The same basic array of bones is modified to give rise to the wing of a bat and the fin of a porpoise.Such anatomical structures are called
A)analogous.
B)uniform.
C)homologous.
D)inheriteD.
E)evolutionary modifications.

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The modification of the same basic array of bones to form different anatomical structures in different organisms indicates the presence of homology, where the structures share a common evolutionary origin. Analogous structures, in contrast, have a different evolutionary origin but have similar functions due to convergent evolution. "Uniform" is not a commonly used term in this context, and "inherited" and "evolutionary modifications" do not accurately describe the relationship between these structures. Therefore, the best choice is C) homologous.

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