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Assertion : Lophodont dentition is also ...

Assertion : Lophodont dentition is also found in the mammals
Reason : Lophodont type of dentition is specially for herbivore mammals

A

If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B

If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D

If both the assertion and reason are false

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The correct Answer is:
B

In lophodont condition, found in elephants, there is an intricate folding of enamel and dentine. Cresentic enamel cusps are connected by several transverse ridges called lophos. A single large lophodont molar, 30 cm by 10, cm is present at one time in each half of each jaw. These are adapted to grind all sorts of plants, including grasses.
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