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Homologous organs are body parts of different sexes that are structural equivalents. An example would be the forelimbs of human beings.

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Q: What is meant by Homologous organs?
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Is radish and carrot homologous organs?

yes


Is forelimbs of horse and man homologous organs?

yes


What is homologous organs and analogous organ?

Homologous organs have similar looking structure and similar origin but different functions . Whereas analogous is just the opposite analogous organs are those that have similar function but different origin and structure


What homologous structure that is greatly reduced to size?

Vestigial Organs


Homologous structure that is greatly reduced in size?

vestigial organs


What Organs that are so reduced in size that they are just vestiges of homologous organs in other species are called?

Vestigial Organs


What 3 things are required for organs to be homologous?

it is the photosynthesis,delpinorio,and the threrio


Analogous and homologous?

1. HOMOLOGOUS ( morphological and anatomical evidences ) .These are the organs that have same basic structural plan and origin but different functions. 2. ANALOGOUS These are the organs that have different origin and structure plan but same function


What are the difference between homologous organ and analogous organ?

Homologous organs have similar embryonic origin and basic structure whereas Analogous organs have different embryonic origin and basic structure. Homologous organs may look different and may perform different function; e.g., forelimb of a man and flipper of a whale. Whereas Analogous organs look alike and perform same functions; e.g., Wings of birds and insects.


What is meant by synapsis?

A synapsis is the pairing of 2 homologous chromosomes.


Is nail of a man and claw of cat homologous organ?

Yes, the nails of a man and claw of a cat are homologous organs with similar structure but performs functions differently.


What causes the difference between the ancestor and modern koalas?

a. the presence of homologous structures b. the presence of vestigial organs