NEET2016Zoology-Evolution
NEET 2016 Zoology Homology MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following structures is homologous to the wing of a bird?
A
Hind limb of Rabbit
B
Flipper of Whale
C
Dorsal fin of a Shark
D
Wing of a Moth
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The flipper of a whale and the wing of a bird are homologous structures, both derived from the forelimbs of a common ancestor.
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