Which of the following are examples of homologous structures?
A) Whale flipper and cat leg
B) Human eye and octopus eye
C) Bird and insect wings
D) Body shape of sharks and dolphins
E) Penguin wing and fish fin

Question

Which of the following are examples of homologous structures?  
A) Whale flipper and cat leg
B) Human eye and octopus eye
C) Bird and insect wings
D) Body shape of sharks and dolphins
E) Penguin wing and fish fin

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Whale flipper and cat leg are both examples of homologous structures as they have a common ancestor and have similar bone structures. The other choices are not homologous structures because they have different evolutionary origins, even if they may serve similar functions.

Which of the Following Are Examples of Homologous Structures