Question

Dental formula of adolescent human being before seventeen-year :

• A. 2122/2122
• B. 2123/2123
• C. 2102/2102
• D. 1023/2023

Answer 1

The correct option is A

2122/2122

The correct option is : A

Explanation of the correct option :

1. The last molar teeth in each jaw are called wisdom teeth and are not present before seventeen years of age.
2. Hence, in a human before 17 years of age, the dental formula will be 2122/ 2122.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option B:

1. 2123/2123 is the dental formula of the adult human being and called permanent teeth

Option C:

1. 2102/2102 is the dental formula of the child human being and is called milk teeth

Option D:

1. 1023/2023 is not the dental formula of the human being

Final answer: Dental formula of adolescent human being before seventeen-year 2122/2122