What is the difference between a homologous and an analogous structure?

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A: Homologous structures are similar in structure and origin, but may have different functions, while analogous structures have similar functions but evolved independently and have different origins.

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Description : What is the difference between a homologous and analogous structure?

Last Answer : A: Homologous structures are anatomical features that have a similar evolutionary origin, but may have different functions, while analogous structures are anatomical features that have a similar function, but may have different evolutionary origins.

Description : The eye of octopus and eye of cat show different patterns of structure, yet they perform similar function. This is an example of (a) analogous organs that have evolved due to convergent ... evolved due to convergent evolution (d) homologous organs that have evolved due to divergent evolution.

Last Answer : (a) analogous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution

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Last Answer : Answer. Wings of a bird and wings of a bat are analogous organs as they have different basic structural design but have similar appearance and perform similar functions.

Description : Explain with examples how the following are evidences in favour of evolution in organisms. (i) Homologous organs (ii) Analogous organs (iii) Fossils -Biology

Last Answer : i) Forelimb of human and bird are homologous organs. They have same structural design and developmental origin but they have different functions and appearance. Homologous organs help us to understand that ... and a long tail. This fossil provides a clue that birds have evolved from reptiles.

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Description : Ginger and sweet potato are (a) Homologous (b) Stem and roots respectively (c) Analogous (d) Both (b) and (c)

Last Answer : Ans:(d)

Description : Wings of birds and insects are – (1) Xenologous (2) Homologous (3) Paralogous (4) Analogous

Last Answer : (4) Analogous Explanation: Wings of birds and insects are analogous struetures used for flight in both types of organisms. But, they have no common ancestral origin at the beginning of their evolutionary development. They show similar function but show no similar structural relationship.

Description : Wings of a bird and an insect are – (1) Homologous organs (2) Analogous organs (3) Vestigial organs (4) Rudimentary organs

Last Answer : (2) Analogous organs Explanation: Insect and bird wings are analogous structures but not homologous structures. They are externally similar in appearance and function (i.e. for flying), but have dissimilar developmental plan.

Description : Differentiate between homologous organs and analogous organs?  

Last Answer : Homologous organs: - Organs, which do not look alike but their internal structure is almost similar. E.g. fore limbs of horse, human arm, wing of bird etc Analogous organs: - Organs, ... structure. E.g. wing of fly bird performs same function but their structure is different. 

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Last Answer : (a) Nephridia of earthworm and Malpighian tubules of cockroach - excretory organs

Description : Thorn of Bougainvillea and tendril of Cucurbita are examples of (a) vestigial organs (b) retrogressive evolution (c) analogous organs (d) homologous organs.

Last Answer : (d) homologous organs.

Description : Forelimbs of cat, lizard used in walking; forelimbs of whale used in swimming and forelimbs of bats used in flying are an example of (a) analogous organs (b) adaptive radiation (c) homologous organs (d) convergent evolution.

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Description : The wings of a bird and the wings of an insect are (a) phylogenetic structures and represent divergent evolution (b) homologous structures and represent convergent evolution (c) homologous structures and represent divergent evolution (d) analogous structures and represent convergent evolution.

Last Answer : (d) analogous structures and represent convergent evolution.

Description : 3. Identify the following pairs as homologous and analogous organs a. Sweet potato and potato b. Eye of octopus and eye of mammal c. Thorns of bougainvillea and tendrils of cucurbits d. Forelimbs of bats and whale

Last Answer : Ans- a and b are analogous C and d are homologous

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Last Answer : Analogous organs

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Description : which be a homologous structure to a human arm bone?

Last Answer : A bird's wing bone

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Last Answer : A: Homologous chromosomes are pairs of chromosomes that carry the same genes, while sister chromatids are identical copies of a single chromosome that are formed during DNA replication.

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Last Answer : —CH2— is the difference in the molecular formula of any two consecutive members of a homologous series of organic compounds.

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Last Answer : Homologous chromosomes is a pair made of a paternal and maternalchromosomes. But sister chromatid is either pairs of paternal ormaternal chromosomes

Description : What factions are analogous to Earth nations in the Star Trek Universe?

Last Answer : USA is the Klingon and China is the Rolumulans. Japan is Vulcan. Canada is Bajorin. Russia is Cardasian.

Description : What is meant by analogous organs? Taking a suitable example, explain how they support the theory of Organic Evolution -Biology

Last Answer : Analogous organs are those organs which I have different basic structural design and developmental origin but have similar appearance and perform similar functions. Example: The wings of birds and bats look ... flying but their origins are not common. So, birds and bats are not closely related.

Description : Malpighian tubules are analogous to

Last Answer : Malpighian tubules are analogous to A. Trachea of cockroach B. Gills C. Flame cells D. None of these

Description : Contractile vacuoles of Paramecium are analogous to

Last Answer : Contractile vacuoles of Paramecium are analogous to A. Sweat glands of mammals B. Uriniferous tubules ... cavity of Hydra D. Typhlosole of Earthworm

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Last Answer : Assertion :- Analogous structures are a result of convergent evolution. Reason :- Different strutures ... . If both Assertion & Reason are false.

Description : Which of the following are not analogous organs ?

Last Answer : Which of the following are not analogous organs ? A. fins of fishes and flippers fo whales B. ... Cucurbita D. wings of insect and wings of bird

Description : Analogous organs arise due to

Last Answer : Analogous organs arise due to A. Divergent evolution B. Artificial selection C. Genetic drift D. Convergent evolution

Description : Analogous structures are a result of

Last Answer : Analogous structures are a result of A. Divergent evolution B. Convergent evolution C. Shared ancestry D. Stabilizing selection

Description : Analogous organs are :

Last Answer : Analogous organs are : A. Similar in origin B. Similar in sturcture C. Non functional D. similar in function

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Description : How can the endoskeleton of echinoderms be characterized in comparison to analogous structures present in vertebrates, arthropods and molluscs?

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Description : Most insects have wings. Which is the other animal phylum that contains creatures with analogous organs?

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Description : What are respiratory pigments? What is the respiratory pigment present in some arthropods? Which is the analogous molecule in humans?

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Last Answer : (d) convergent evolution.

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Description : The H quantity is analogous to which component in the following? a) B b) D c) E d) V

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