Q. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: Forelimbs of human and bats are homologous. Reason R: Forelimbs of humans and bats have similar anatomical structure. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A) A is false but R is true
B) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
C) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
D) A is true but R is false
Explanation
[Solution from source] Human and bat forelimbs share the same basic pattern of bones from common ancestry, which is what makes them homologous; R explains A. Answer (2).
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