Question
How are homologous organs of plants helpful in explaining evolution?
Answer
Homologous organs of plants are helpful in explaining evolution because they provide evidence of common ancestry and evolutionary relationships between different plant groups. For example, the flowers of different plant species may have different structures, but they often have a similar basic structure and develop from the same floral parts, including the sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels. This suggests that these plant groups share a common ancestor with similar floral structures, which were then modified to suit different environments and purposes.
