Which of the following groups represents homologous organs?

  • A
    Forelimbs of humans,monkeys,kangaroos,and the trunk of an elephant
  • B
    Wings of insects,birds,and bats
  • C
    Hindlimbs of grasshoppers,horses,and bats
  • D
    Mouthparts of cockroaches,mosquitoes,and honeybees

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