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Which one of the following are analogous structures?

  1. A
    Wings of Bat and Wings of Pigeon
  2. B
    Gills of Prawn and Lungs of Man
  3. C
    Thorns of Bougainvillea and Tendrils of Cucurbita
  4. D
    Flippers of Dolphin and legs of Horse

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Wings of a bat and wings of a pigeon are analogous. They perform the same function (flying) but have different anatomical structures and origins (one is a modified skin fold, the other is modified limb with feathers). Thorns and tendrils are homologous.

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Which one of the following are analogous structures?
A
Wings of Bat and Wings of Pigeon
B
Gills of Prawn and Lungs of Man
C
Thorns of Bougainvillea and Tendrils of Cucurbita
D
Flippers of Dolphin and legs of Horse

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