The spines of a cactus and the insect traps of carnivorous plants are modified leaves.Cacti spines and carnivorous plant insect traps are ______ structures.
A) analogous
B) homologous
C) recessive
D) homozygous
E) morphogenic

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Cacti spines and carnivorous plant insect traps are both modified leaves, which suggests they have a common evolutionary origin. This indicates that the structures are homologous.

The Spines of a Cactus and the Insect Traps of Carnivorous