Multiple choice

Forelimb of horse, human, whale and bat are

  1. connecting links

  2. analogous organs

  3. homologous organs

  4. vestigial organs
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Homologous organs have similar anatomical structure but different functions, indicating common ancestry. Horse forelimbs (running), human hands (manipulation), whale flippers (swimming), and bat wings (flying) all share the same basic bone structure. Analogous organs have different origins but similar functions, while vestigial organs are reduced and non-functional.

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