Bony sockets of jaws in which the teeth are implanted are known as

Dental alveoli

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The correct option is C Dental alveoli
Dental alveoli are the bony sockets of the jaws in which the roots of teeth are held ( or implanted) in the alveolar process of maxilla with the periodontal ligament. The dental alveoli is also called as tooth sockets. In mammals, tooth sockets are found in the maxilla, the premaxilla and the mandible.

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