Which of the Following Pairs Are the Best Examples of Homologous

question 62

Multiple Choice

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

• A)bat wing and human hand
• B)owl wing and hornet wing
• C)porcupine quill and cactus spine
• D)bat forelimb and bird wing
• E)Australian mole and North American mole

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