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2008 · Q75
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Evolution question

2008 · Q75

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Thorn of Bougainvillea and tendril of Cucurbita are examples of:
  1. A
    analogous organs
  2. B
    homologous organs
  3. C
    vestigial organs
  4. D
    retrogressive evolution
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Correct answer: B

The organs which have the same fundamental structure but are different in function are called homologous organs. Thorn of Bougainvillea and tendril of Cucurbita both arises in the axillary position, but have different functions.

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