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Thorn of Bougainvillea and tendril of cucurbita are example of

1. analogous organs
2. homologous organs
3. vestigial organs
4. retrogressive evolution

Correct answer: homologous organs

Solution

Thorn of Bougainvillea and tendril of Cucurbita both arise from the same basic stem/axillary bud origin, but they perform different functions. That shared origin with different functions makes them homologous organs.

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