The existence of two sets of teeth in the life of an animal is called __________ dentition.

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The existence of two sets of teeth in the life of an animal is called diphyodont dentition. The two types of teeth are milk teeth (young ones) and permanent teeth (in adults).

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(a) State the total number of teeth present in the dentition.

(b) Is the dentition that of a carnivore or herbivore ? Give a reason to support your answer.

(d) Give the dental formula of an adult human being.

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