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Wisdom teeth in human is

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3rdmolar and 4 in number
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3rd molar and 2 in number
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2ndmolar and 4 in number
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2nd molar and 2 in number
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Solution

The correct option is B 3rdmolar and 4 in number
In humans, there are 32 teeth present in which four different types of teeth are present and is known as heterodont dentition. In these four types canines,
incisors, premolar and two molars are present are the permanent teeth but and are 28 in number but the third molar appears late in life and is known as wisdom tooth which is four in number an form 32 teeth.
So the correct option is '3rd molar and 4 in number'.

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