Which of the following pairs are the best examples of homologous structures?
A) bones in the bat wing and bones in the human forelimb
B) owl wing and hornet wing
C) bat wing and bird wing
D) eyelessness in the Australian mole and eyelessness in the North American mole

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Bones in the bat wing and bones in the human forelimb are the best examples of homologous structures because they have the same basic bone structure despite their different functions. Both originated from a common ancestor that had similar bone structures in its forelimbs.

Which of the Following Pairs Are the Best Examples of Homologous