Which of the following are homologous organs?

Which of the following are homologous organs?
  1. Wings of birds and Locust
  2. Wings of birds (sparrow) and pectoral fins of fish
  3. Wings of bat and butterfly
  4. Legs of frog and cockroach

Solution

Homologous organs are the ones that have a common and similar basic structure but perform different functions. The wings of a bird and fins of a fish have similarity in their basic anatomical structure (made of bony musculature) but the wings are used for flying whereas the fins are used for swimming.

Asked in: NEET 2002

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