Question
Zoology Question on Species diversity
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: The wing of a bird, forelimb of human and forelimb of lizard are homologous.
Reason R: Organ's underlying similarity arises due to their derivation from common ancestors.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B
Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C
A is correct but R is not correct
D
A is not correct but R is correct
Answer
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (A) : Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.