question_answer 6)

Explain the terms analogous and homologous organs with examples. 

Answer:

Organs with common origin but different functions are called homologous organs e.g., fins of whale and legs of horse are structurally similar but perform different functions. On the contrary, organs with similar functions but different structures are called analogous organs e.g., wings of birds (made of feathers) and wings of insects (made up of chitin).