Question

In mammals, the teeth are
(i) Of different types
(ii) Embedded in the cup-like socket of the jaw bones
(iii) Only two sets, present throughout life
These conditions are referred as

• A. Heterodont, thecodont and diphyodont
• B. Thecodont, heterodont and diphyodont
• C. Diphyodont, thecodont and heterodont
• D. Heterodont, diphyodont and thecodont
• E. Thecodont, diphyodont and heterodont

Answer 1

The correct option is A Heterodont, thecodont and diphyodont

In mammals, the teeth is a heterodont as they have for different variety of teeth like incisors, canines, premolars and molars. The teeth is embedded in the sockets so they are also known as thecodont. Initially mammals have milk teeth, which is further replaced by the milk teeth. The two sets of teeth is known as diphyodont.

So, the correct answer is option A.