Multiple choice

Which of these is an example of analogous organs?

  1. Forelimbs of whales, bats, cheetahs and humans

  2. Thorns and tendrils of bougainvillea and cucurbita

  3. Eyes of octopi and mammals

  4. Mouth parts of a honey bee and a mosquito

  5. Vertebrae of giraffes, whales and human beings
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Explanation

The eyes of octopi and mammals are examples of analogous organs. They show superficial resemblance and perform similar functions but have different internal structures.

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