Homologous Structures

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What are homologous structures?

A

Structures with the same function but different evolutionary origins.
B

Structures that are similar due to common ancestry but may have different functions.
C

Structures that have been lost during evolution.
D

Structures that are only found in fossils.

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Recall that homology refers to similarity due to shared ancestry, not function.

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Structures that are similar due to common ancestry but may have different functions.

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