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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.