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Which of the following structures is homologous to the wing of a bird ?

(a) Wing of a moth

(b) Hind limb of rabbit

(c) Flipper of whale

(d) Dorsal fin of a shark

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Correct option (c) Flipper of whale

Explanation

Wings of bird and flipper of whale are modified fore limbs of the two organisms so have same origin wings help in flying and flippers help in swimming, but this perform the different functions. 

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