Multiple choice

Which two structures are analogous structures?

  1. wing of bat, arm of human

  2. wing of bat, wing of butterfly

  3. arm of human, wing of butterfly

  4. wing of chick, arm of human
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Analogous structures are features in different species that perform similar functions but evolved independently, not from a common ancestor. The wings of a bat and the wings of a butterfly are both used for flight but have very different structures and origins.

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