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Venus flytraps have leaves that have been modified to capture insects. Cacti have leaves modified into spines. How are these modified leaves classified?
A. Homologous structures
B. Analogous structures
C. Vestigial structures
D. Embryo development

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Answer:

Answer is A, Homologous Structures

Explanation:

The insect-catching leaves of Venus flytrap and the and spiny leaves in cactus plants are classified as Homologous structures. Option A is correct.

Homologous structures:

These are the structures in the different organisms that show similarities in the basic organization of the structure.

  • These organisms are from common ancestors,
  • Homologous structures serve completely different functions.
  • For example- The insect-catching leaves of Venus flytrap and the and spiny leaves in cactus plants.

Analogous structures are those structures that serve the same function but are from different ancestors.

Therefore, The insect-catching leaves of Venus flytrap and the and spiny leaves in cactus plants are classified as Homologous structures.

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