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

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Diphyodont

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Heterodont

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Monodont

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Solution

The correct option is B Diphyodont
Diphyodont is a type of dentition in which two successive sets of teeth are developed during the lifetime of the organism. The first set of teeth is deciduous and the other set is permanent. The deciduous set of teeth is replaced by the permanent adult teeth.

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Study the following dental formula and then answer the questions that follow :

$i \frac{3}{4}$ $c \frac{0}{0}$ $p m \frac{0}{1}$ $m \frac{1}{1}$

(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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The development of two sets of teeth during a lifetime found in mammals is called ________ dentition.

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