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Evolution
Homologous organs
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2026 Re-NEET 1 question
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Forelimbs of human and bats are homologous.Reason: Forelimbs of humans and bats have similar anatomical structure.Reference: NCERT Class XII, pages 114, 115.
2016 1 question
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Which of the following structures is homologous to the wing of a bird?
Both are modified vertebrate forelimbs.
Forelimbs of different animals show a common pattern in the arrangement of bones, but their functions differ (divergent evolution); such organs are homologous. The wings of birds and flippers of whales are modified forelimbs.