Q. Which one amoung the following is an example for homology?
A) Eye of $Octopus$ and mammals
B) Tuber of sweet potato and potato
C) Wings of butterfly and birds
D) Thorn and tendrils of $Bougainvillea\ and\ Cucurbita$
Explanation
Homology indicates common ancestry. It is based on divergent evolution, In plants, the thorns and tendrils of $Bougainvillea\ and\ Cucurbita,$ respectivelyrepresent homology.
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