Practice mode Evolution

The forelimb of a human, the flipper of a whale and the wing of a bat have the same basic bone pattern but different functions. Such organs are called ____.

Correct answer A. homologous organs

Explanation

Homologous organs share a common ancestral structure and embryonic origin but have been modified for different uses. They are evidence of divergent evolution from a common ancestor.

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