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Poisonous fangs of a snake are modified:

A
Mandible
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Maxillary teeth
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Canines
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D
Nasals
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Solution

The correct option is B Maxillary teeth
Fang is a long pointed tooth in snakes. Its function is to inject venom into the enemies or prey. In snakes, the two maxillary teeth are grooved, elongated or tubular which forms the poison gland.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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