Homologous structures and genes (Talk.Origins)

Claim CB811:

Evolutionist Gavin de Beer (1971) has shown that homologous structures arise from different, non-homologous genes, which means that they cannot be derived from common ancestors. Source: Kofahl, Robert E., 2003. Handy dandy evolution refuter, chpt. 10.

CreationWiki response:

The genes Talk Origins is referring to are called Hox genes. They are genetic switches that turn on and off other genes. While these Hox genes are similar in all animals, the genes they switch on and off to form so-called homologous structures are often different.

These Hox genes are actually a benefit to creation science, because they provide a simple explanation for the large degree of variety within Created kinds.

The issue here is not that they are not explained&mdash;after all, evolutionists are good at inventing just-so stories to explain away any problems&mdash;but rather that this is contrary to what is expected from common descent. The simple fact is that this is a failed prediction of common descent, but is expected with created kinds.

Interesting idea, but the Hox genes for these so-called homologous organs activate different genes, so it is not a case of a simple mutation.

This is irrelevant, since it has nothing to do with either genetic or embryological differences of so-called homologous organs.