Question

humans and apes have five fingers they can use to grasp objects. which type of structure is described? a vestigial structure b analogous structure c homologous structure

Explanation:

• A vestigial structure is a body part that has lost most or all of its original function through evolution (e.g., appendix in humans).
• An analogous structure has similar functions but different evolutionary origins (e.g., wings of insects and birds).
• A homologous structure has a similar evolutionary origin but may have different functions (e.g., human hand and ape hand, both derived from a common ancestor).

Answer:

C. homologous structure