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Analogous organs are those which are ______. - Biology (Theory)

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Analogous organs are those which are ______.

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  • structurally similar

  • functionally similar

  • structurally as well as functionally similar

  • none of the above

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Solution

Analogous organs are those which are functionally similar.

Explanation:

Analogous organs are those that perform the same or similar functions but do not share a common structural origin. They have a superficial resemblance due to similar environmental pressures and convergent evolution but differ in their anatomy and embryonic development. For example, the fins of fish and flippers of aquatic mammals serve similar functions but have different structural origins, so they are analogous organs.

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Chapter 8: Evidences and Theories of Biological Evolution - TEST YOUR PROGRESS [Page 340]

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Nootan Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 8 Evidences and Theories of Biological Evolution
TEST YOUR PROGRESS | Q 1. 4. | Page 340
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