Question

How many digits does the forelimb and hindlimb of frog have respectively?

(a) 3, 4

(b) 5, 4

(c) 4, 5

(d) 4, 3

The question was posed to me during a job interview.

My doubt stems from Animals Structural Organisations in section Structural Organisations in Animals of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Right answer is (c) 4, 5

Easy explanation: Each forelimb of frog has four digits while each hindlimb of frog has five digits. The hindlimbs are larger and more muscular than the forelimbs. The limbs are used for leaping, swimming and burrowing.