Q. Which of the following is a pair of analogous organs?

A) Contractile vacuole in $Amoeba\$ and uriniferous tubule in frog
B) Paddle of whale and front legs of horse
C) Mouth parts in insects
D) Forelimbs in lizard and wings in birds
Explanation

Contraclile vacuole in $Amoeba\ \$and uriniferous tubule in frog are analogous organs. Analogous organs have different origin and structure but have same function. Similarly, on the basis of same function is called analogy. Both contractile vacuoles and uriniferous tubules are cocerned with osmoregulation.

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