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When organs have similar functions, but different structure and organisation, they are called

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Homologous organs
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Analogous organs
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Vestigial organs
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is B Analogous organs
Analogous organs are those organs that have some superficial resemblance, perform similar functions and yet, have different evolutionary origins and hence, different anatomical structures.

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