Animal Kingdom Question 611

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

Options:

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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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

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, by is present at one time in each half of each jaw.

These are adapted to grind all sorts of plants, including grasses.