Assertion : Thorns and tendrils of Bougainvillea and Cucurbita represent homology.\ Reason : Homolo

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Assertion : Thorns and tendrils of Bougainvillea and Cucurbita represent homology.\ Reason : Homologous organs have similar functions but are different in their structural details and origin.\

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(c): The organs which have the same fundamental structure but are different in functions are called homologous organs. These organs follow the same basic plan of organisation during their development. For example, In plants, the homologous organs are thorn of Bougainvillea and a tendril of Curcurbita, both arising at the axillary position.