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Which of the following correctly includes homologous organs?

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Roots of sweet potato and stem of potato

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Wings of moth and pigeon

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Forelimbs of salamander and hindlimbs

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Brain of humans and pheretima

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Solution

The correct option is A Roots of sweet potato and stem of potato
Homologous organs are the organs which have the same origin and similar basic structure but may differ in external appearance and function. Example of homologous organs are:-wings of birds and pectoral fins of fish, bat's wing, wings of birds, seal's flipper, forelimb of a horse, and human arm, Roots of sweet potato and stem of the potato
So, the correct answer is (A)

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