A) anatomically different but performing similar functions
B) anatomically similar but performing different functions
C) anatomically similar and functioning similarly
D) anatomically different and functioning differently
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
The organs which are anatomincally different but perform similar functions are called analogous organs. For example, insect and birds wings are different in basic structure and origin because insect wing is formed from integument while the bird wing is a modified forelimb but functionally both are adapted to flight. The organs which have same basic structure but different functions are called homologous organs.
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