Question

Which of the following are pairs of analogous organs?
I. Forelimbs of horse-Wings of bat

II. Wings of bat-Wings of butterfly
III. Forelimbs of horse-Wings of butterfly

IV. Wings of bird-Wings of bat

• A. I and II
• B. II and IV
• C. III and IV
• D. II and III

Answer 1

The correct option is B II and IV

• Bird and bat wings are analogous — that is, they have separate evolutionary origins, but are superficially similar because they have both experienced natural selection that shaped them to play a key role in flight.
  
• Analogies are theBird and bat wings are analogous — that is, they have separate evolutionary origins, but are superficially similar because they have both experienced natural selection that shaped them to play a key role in flight. Analogies are the result of convergent evolution. result of convergent evolution.

So, the correct answer is 'II and IV'.