Which of the Following Pairs Are the Best Examples of Homologous

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs are the best examples of homologous structures?

• A) eyelessness in the Australian mole and eyelessness in the North American mole
• B) owl wing and hornet wing
• C) bat wing and bird wing
• D) bones in the bat wing and bones in the human forelimb

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Definitions:

Stratification

The hierarchical arrangement of individuals or groups in society based on wealth, power, race, or other criteria.

Life Chances

A term used by sociologist Max Weber to describe the opportunities individuals have to improve their quality of life through access to resources such as education, healthcare, and employment.

Caste Systems

A form of social stratification characterized by hereditary ranks, usually religiously dictated, and often associated with a particular occupation.

Equality

A principle regarding the equal treatment and impartiality towards all individuals, often in the context of rights, status, and opportunities.