Which of the following statements is/are true?

A. All homologous structures have the same function

B. All homologous structures have similar morphology (shape, appearance)

C. Homologous structures in descendants could be found in a common ancestor

D. Analogous structures are similar due to common ancestory

E. Homologous structures might look and function similarity but this is not necessarily due to shared ancestral characteristics

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Duckling

4 February, 18:35

Which of the following statements is/are true?

A. All homologous structures have the same function

B. All homologous structures have similar morphology (shape, appearance)

C. Homologous structures in descendants could be found in a common ancestor

D. Analogous structures are similar due to common ancestory

E. Homologous structures might look and function similarity but this is not necessarily due to shared ancestral characteristics

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Theodore · Answer 1

Answer: Option B and C.

All homologous structures have similar morphology.

Homologous structures in descendants could be found in a common ancestor.

Analogous structures are structures that are similar and perform similar function but are evolved from different ancestors.

Explanation:

Homologous structures are structures that are have resemblance in appearance, found in organisms that are linked together because it was inherited from a common ancestor. These structures may have similar or different functions in the descendants.