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Q.

The wings of sparrow and wings of housefly 

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a

are an example of vestigial organs

b

an example of homologous structures and represent divergent evolution

c

exhibit adaptive radiation

d

are an example of analogous structures and represent convergent evolution

answer is B.

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Wings of a sparrow (bird) and wings of a butterfly (insect) represent analogous structures and support convergent evolution. Wings of sparrow are modified forelimbs, while that of an insect are an extension of integument. Both the structures help in a common function-flight.

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