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Question
Thorns of Bougainvillea and the tendrils of Cucurbita are ______ structures.
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Solution
Thorns of Bougainvillea and the tendrils of Cucurbita are homologous structures.
Explanation:
They are considered homologous because both arise in axillary positions and represent modifications of the branch, despite having different functions. This shows that they share a common embryogenic origin and structural basis, indicating a common ancestry.
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