AP Biologymediummcq1 pt
The wings of a bat and a bird are
A.analogous as wings but homologous as forelimbs
B.identical in every detail
C.unrelated in every way
D.vestigial structures
Explanation
Core Concept
Both vertebrates share the ancestral forelimb skeleton (homologous bones), yet flight evolved independently in each lineage — a mix of homology and analogy.
Correct Answer
Aanalogous as wings but homologous as forelimbs
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