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Dentition in mammals is

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homodont

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heterodont

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monophyodont

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polyphyodont

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Solution

The correct option is B heterodont
Different kinds of teeth, including incisors, canines, premolars and molars are present in the jaws of mammals. This kind of dentition is called heterodont.

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