Multiple choice

Organs of different organisms having similar function but different in origin are

  1. homologous organs

  2. analogous organs

  3. vestigial organs

  4. all of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Analogous organs are structures in different organisms that perform similar functions but have different evolutionary origins and anatomical structures. Examples include wings of bats (skin membrane) versus birds (feathers), or eyes of octopuses versus mammals. These arise through convergent evolution - similar environmental pressures lead to similar functional solutions.

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