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Which one of the following pairs of vegetables is an example of homologous structures?


A

Potato and sweet potato

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B

Carrot and radish

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Carrot and tomato

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Tomato and radish

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Solution

The correct option is B

Carrot and radish


Homologous structures are similar in origin, but they perform different functions. Carrot and radish are underground roots, so they represent homologous structures.

Hence, the correct option is B


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