BCECE Medical BCECE Medical Solved Papers-2012

  • question_answer
    Thorns of Baugainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita are examples of

    A)  analogous organs

    B)  homologous organs

    C)  vestigial organs

    D)  retrogressive evolution

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita are homologous organs. These are modified branches and are axillary in position. It means axillary branches in Bougainvillea are modified into thorns for protection from burrowing animals and in Cucurbita into tendrils for climbing.


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