A-Thorn of Bougainvillea; B-Tendril of Cucurbita. Select the correct statement about A and B.

In the case of the tendrils of Cucurbita and the thorns of Bougainvillea, both structures are modified from branches and arise from axial positions, demonstrating their homology. Despite serving different functions (climbing in Cucurbita and protection in Bougainvillea), their shared origin indicates their homologous nature.