Question

Homologous organs are:

• A. Similar in structure and same in functions
• B. Similar in structure and different in functions
• C. Different in structure and same in function
• D. Similar in structure and have same or different functions

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Homologous organs are organs that have similar structures but may have different functions. These organs share a common evolutionary origin, even though they may serve different purposes in different species. For example, the forelimbs of humans, bats, and whales are structurally similar but have different functions—human arms, bat wings, and whale flippers serve different roles despite having similar bone structures.

Thus, the correct answer is:

(2) Similar in structure and different in functions.

Answer 2

Homologous organs share a similar structure due to a common ancestry but may have different functions in various organisms. An example is the forelimbs of humans and wings of bats, which are structurally similar but serve different purposes.