NEET Solved Paper 2014 Question 81

Question: Which one of the following are analogous structures? [AIPMT 2014]

Options:

A) Wings of bat and wings of pigeon

B) Gills of prawn and lungs of man

C) Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita

D) Flippers of dolphin and legs of horse

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B) Gills of prawn and lungs of man

Solution:

  • Gills of prawn and lungs of man - These are analogous structures because they serve the same function (respiration) but have different evolutionary origins and structural compositions.