Name: Tracing Human Evolution
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 8 min 31 s
Description: Molecular evidence suggests that the human line split from the chimp line only about 6 million years ago. Let us learn more about it through this video.

Question

Give three points of difference between homologous and analogous organs with suitable examples.

Accepted Answer

The differences between homologous and analogous organs with suitable examples are as follows:

Characteristic Homologous organs Analogous organs

Structure The organs that have the same structure and embryonic origin but have different functions are called homologous organs. The organs that perform the same function but have different structure and embryonic origin are called analogous organs.

Characteristic Homologous organs Analogous organs

Ancestor These organs are inherited from the same ancestor. The organs are not inherited from the same ancestor.

Characteristic Homologous organs Analogous organs

Species These organs develop in related species. Examples: An arm of a human, the leg of a dog, or a flipper of a whale. These organs do not develop in related species. Examples: Wings in insects, bird, or bat.

Give three points of difference between homologous and analogous organs with suitable examples.

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