Asked by hafiz iskandarani on May 30, 2024

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An example of homologous structures is the wing of a bat and the:

A) arm of a human.
B) wing of a beetle.
C) tail of a whale.
D) leg of a chimpanzee.
E) dorsal fin of a shark.

Homologous Structures

Anatomical features in different species that are similar due to evolutionary origin, indicating a common ancestor.

Wing

A limb adapted for flight or gliding, found in birds, bats, insects, and some extinct dinosaurs, with structures varying widely among species.

Bat

A nocturnal flying mammal capable of true flight, with forelimbs that form webbed wings.

  • Differentiate between homologous and homoplastic (analogous) structures.
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Mamosa NtsenyeoMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Homologous structures are anatomical features in different species that originated by heredity from a structure in the most recent common ancestor. The wing of a bat and the arm of a human are homologous because they share a common ancestral structure, despite their different functions.