Q. Separate the following into homologous and analogous organs I. Sweet potato II. Potato III. Filippers of penguins and dolphins IV. Hearts of different vertebrate V. Forelimbs of whales, bat and cheetah The correct option is Homologous organs Analogous organs

A) I, II, III IV, V
B) IV, V I, II, III
C) I, II III, IV, V
D) I, II, V IV, III
Explanation

[table] Homologous organs | Analogous organs ; Similar in anatomy Doing dissimilar functions Develop in related animals Inherited from a common ancestor Similar developmental pattern Similar structure and origin | Dissimilar in anatomy Doing similar functions Develop in unrelated animals Not inherited from common ancestor Developmental pattern is not similar Dissimilar in structure and origin [/table]

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