Diastema is a toothless gap in the jaws of rabbit between ______________.

Premolars and molars

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Incisors and molars

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Canines and molars

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Incisors and premolars

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The correct option is B Premolars and molars
D. Incisors and premolars
Reason: The gap between the two teeth is called diastema. It is present in between incisors and premolars. It mainly presents in herbivorous teeth because they have no canine teeth.

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Q. Diastema is toothless area between

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Diastema is a toothless gap in the jaws of rabbit between ______________.

The correct option is B Premolars and molarsD. Incisors and premolarsReason: The gap between the two teeth is called diastema. It is present in between incisors and premolars. It mainly presents in herbivorous teeth because they have no canine teeth.

The correct option is B Premolars and molars
D. Incisors and premolars
Reason: The gap between the two teeth is called diastema. It is present in between incisors and premolars. It mainly presents in herbivorous teeth because they have no canine teeth.