An Example of Homologous Structures Is the Wing of a Bat

question 51

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Receptor Lipids

Lipid molecules that reside in cell membranes and have the capability to bind specific ligands, thereby initiating a cellular response.

Otoliths

Small, calcified structures found within the inner ear of vertebrates, aiding in balance and spatial orientation.

Otolithic Membrane

A structure found in the vestibular system of the inner ear, involved in sensing gravity and motion.

Gravitational Equilibrium

Maintenance of balance when the head and body are motionless.