Which of the following types of teeth in humans is considered as monophyodont?

Incisor

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Canine

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Premolar

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Premolar
Premolar and molar teeth are considered as monophyodont.

Monophyodont means only one set of teeth appears during the lifetime. Premolars appear only in the permanent set of teeth in humans. It is absent in the set of milk teeth. Incisors and canines are diphyodont, i.e., present as both milk teeth and permanent teeth.
Incisors are the teeth that are used for cutting purposes. An adult human has 8 incisors.
Canines are the teeth that are used for tearing purposes. An adult human has 4 canines.
Premolars are the teeth that are used for grinding purposes. An adult human has 8 premolars.

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