alleryThe wings of insects and the wings of birds are best described as:
AHomologous (same origin, different function)
BVestigial in both species
CHomologous (same origin and function)
DAnalogous (different origin, similar function)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Analogous (different origin, similar function)
Insect wings (chitin) and bird wings (bone) have DIFFERENT ORIGINS but SIMILAR FUNCTION (flight).
They are ANALOGOUS organs, showing CONVERGENT evolution.
Homologous = same origin (e.g., bat and human forelimb).
Keep practising Genetics and Evolution
Browse all Genetics and Evolution questions for AP Intermediate 2nd Year, or explore more Biology topics.
Related questions
Genotype and phenotypeDominant or recessive?NEET · Bio · Principles of Inheritance · Mendel's LawsThe Miller-Urey experiment (1953) demonstrated that:The Human Genome Project (HGP) ran from 1990 to:The Lac Operon in E. coli is INDUCED (turned ON) by the presence of:The genotypic ratio in the F₂ of a monohybrid cross between Tt × Tt isDNA base pairing.