Which of the following represents a pair of homologous structures?
A)the wing of a bat and the scales of a fish
B)the wing of a bat and the flipper of a whale
C)the antennae of an insect and the eyes of a bird
D)the wing of a bat and the wing of a butterfly

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Homologous structures are those that have a common evolutionary origin but may have different functions. The wing of a bat and the flipper of a whale are both forelimbs adapted for different environments, making them homologous structures. The other choices are not homologous structures because they do not share a common evolutionary origin.

Which of the Following Represents a Pair of Homologous Structures