Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

human dental formula is 2 1 2 3

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The standard adult human dental formula is 2:1:2:3, representing two incisors, one canine, two premolars, and three molars in each quadrant of the mouth. This totals 8 teeth per quadrant, or 32 teeth in a full adult set.

AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to understand the human dental formula. The dental formula is a shorthand notation used to represent the number and types of teeth in the dental arch of a mammal.

The human dental formula is 2 1 2 3. This means that in one half of the upper and lower jaws, there are:

  • 2 incisors
  • 1 canine
  • 2 premolars
  • 3 molars

Therefore, the correct answer is A) True, since the given dental formula correctly represents the number and types of teeth in the human dental arch.

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