AIIMS AIIMS Solved Paper-2004

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    Potato and sweet potato:

    A)  have edible parts which are homologous organs

    B)  have edible parts which are analogous organs

    C)  have been introduced in India from the same place

    D)  are two species of the same genus

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Analogous organs have different embryonic origin but perform similar functions. Potato (tuber) and sweet potato (roots) have edible parts which are analogous organs. Organs which have similar origin from embryonic layers and internal anatomy but functionally different are called homologous organs, e.g., Fore limb of man and wing of bat.


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