Question

Monophyodont teeth occur in

• A. humans
• B. frogs
• C. whales
• D. rats

Answer 1

The correct option is C

whales

The correct option is C

Explanation of the correct option:

1. A monophyodont is an animal that has only one set of teeth.
2. They are permanent teeth in nature.
3. Platypus, manatees, and whales have one set of teeth.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. Humans are diphyodont as they have two sets of teeth.
2. The first set is the milk or baby teeth also called deciduous teeth and the second is permanent teeth.

Option B:

1. Frogs are polyphyodonts referring to dentitions that have an endless succession of teeth.

Option D:

1. Rats are diphyodont as they have two sets of teeth.

Final answer: Monophyodont teeth occur in whales.