Which of the following pairs of structures is least likely to represent homology?

C. The wings of a bird and the wings of an insect

A. The forelimbs of a bat and the forelimbs of a human

B. The flippers of a whale and the forelimbs of a horse

C. The wings of a bird and the wings of an insect

D. The leaves of a cactus and the spines of a rose

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171.
With reference to breeding, Common Carp is _?
Correct Answer: A. Pond breeder
One-liner
With reference to breeding, Common Carp is a pond breeder.
172.
Which is a pond breeder?
Correct Answer: A. Tilapia
One-liner
Tilapia is a pond breeder, meaning it naturally reproduces in still or slow-moving pond waters without requiring specialized hatchery conditions.
173.
The secondary host of Taenia solium is ?
Correct Answer: D. Pig
One-liner
The secondary (intermediate) host of *Taenia solium* (pork tapeworm) is the pig.
174.
Which of the following pairs of structures is least likely to represent homology?
Correct Answer: C. The wings of a bird and the wings of an insect
One-liner
The wings of a bird and the wings of an insect represent analogous structures (analogy), not homology, because they share similar function but evolved independently from different ancestral origins.
175.
The characteristics displayed by protozoa are most closely similar to the characteristics of?
Correct Answer: B. Animals
One-liner
Protozoa display characteristics most closely similar to animals because they are unicellular, heterotrophic organisms that can move and lack a cell wall.
176.
Some behavioural patterns appear only after a specific developmental stage or time. This stage or time is called?
Correct Answer: C. Maturation
One-liner
The specific developmental stage or time after which certain behavioural patterns appear is called Maturation.
177.
The rate of eggs laid by the Queen honey bee under favorable conditions per day may be ?
Correct Answer: C. 2000
One-liner
Under favorable conditions, a queen honey bee can lay up to 2000 eggs per day.
178.
Concept of imprinting was proposed by ?
Correct Answer: A. Konrad Lorenz
One-liner
The concept of imprinting was proposed by Konrad Lorenz, an Austrian zoologist and ethologist.
179.
Aquatic animals with limited power of self-locomotion are called _?
Correct Answer: B. Zooplanktons
One-liner
Aquatic animals with limited power of self-locomotion are called Zooplanktons.
180.
Fish feed: Important ingredient for protein source is ?
Correct Answer: D. Fish meal
One-liner
The important ingredient for protein source in fish feed is fish meal.

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