Which of the Following Would Be Considered Analogous Structures

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered analogous structures?

• A) the forelimb of a bat and the forelimb of a horse
• B) the wings of a fly and the wings of a sparrow
• C) the pelvis of a human and the pelvis of a whale
• D) the flipper of a dolphin and the arm of a human
• E) the wings of a bird and the forelimbs of a reptile Analogous structures are those that evolve separately to achieve the same function and often appear in unrelated organisms. The wings of insects and the wings of birds both serve the same purpose.

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