AIPMT PRELIMS2008Botany-Plant Morphology
AIPMT PRELIMS 2008 Botany Modifications of Plant Parts MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Thorn of Bougainvillea and tendril of Cucurbita are examples of:
A
vestigial organs
B
retrogressive evolution
C
analogous organs
D
homologous organs
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Thorns and tendrils are homologous structures as they are derived from the same ancestral structure but have evolved to perform different functions.
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