Question

Dones

Which statement best explains the similarity in the arrangement of the bones in these two structures?
O The bones of all animals are similarly arranged
O The bones of animals that take in oxygen are similarly arranged.
O Humans and whales use these structures to perform the same functions.
Humans and whales inherited these structures from a common ancestor.

Answer 1

Analogous structures explain the similarity in the wing structures of birds and bats, while homologous structures explain the similarity in the forelimbs of humans and whales.

Step-by-step explanation:

Birds and bats have similar wing structures, but they have different ancestors. This is an example of analogous structures, where different organisms have similar structures due to similar selective pressures. In contrast, humans and whales have similar bones in their forelimbs, which is an example of homologous structures. This similarity suggests that humans and whales inherited their forelimb structure from a common ancestor.

Answer 2

The correct answer is the last option- inherited from common ancestor