2. Which pair of structures are homologous?

a. Wing of an insect and wing of a bird

b. Tentacle of a hydra and flipper of a whale

c. Front leg of an insect and bones in the leg of a human

d. Bones in the front leg of a dog and bones in the wing of a bat

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Biology

Braydon Henderson

21 April, 12:41

2. Which pair of structures are homologous?

a. Wing of an insect and wing of a bird

b. Tentacle of a hydra and flipper of a whale

c. Front leg of an insect and bones in the leg of a human

d. Bones in the front leg of a dog and bones in the wing of a bat

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Bella Macdonald · Answer 1

a, c, d

Explanation:

A dolphin's flipper, a bird's wing, a cat's leg, and a human arm are considered homologous structures, so other structures that are like these can be considered homologous.

2. Which pair of structures are homologous?a. Wing of an insect and wing of a birdb. Tentacle of a hydra and flipper of a whalec. Front leg of an insect and bones in the leg of a humand. Bones in the front leg of a dog and bones in the wing of a bat

2. Which pair of structures are homologous?

a. Wing of an insect and wing of a bird

b. Tentacle of a hydra and flipper of a whale

c. Front leg of an insect and bones in the leg of a human

d. Bones in the front leg of a dog and bones in the wing of a bat