MCQ
By studying analogous structures we look for :
  • Similarities in organ structure.
  • B
    Similarities in cell make-up.
  • C
    Similarities in appearance and function different in structure.
  • D
    Similarities in appearance that differences in functions.

Answer

Correct option: A.
Similarities in organ structure.
Analogous structures are structures that are similar in unrelated organisms. The structures are similar because they evolved to do the same job, not because they were inherited from a common ancestor.

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