Q. Which of the following sets contain only homologous organs?
A) Whale’s flipper, horse’s forelimb, Human hand
B) Wings of butterfly, crow and insect
C) Horse’s forelimb, insect wing, human hand
D) Vermiform appendix, body hair and patella
Explanation
Organs that have developed from the same embryonic cell and thus have similar internal organization are called homologous organs. These organs may or may not have similar functions, e.g., whale’s flipper, forelimb of horse, human hand.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.