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Mammals typically have how many sets of replacement teeth?
Options
A Multiple
B One
Correct Answer
C None
D Variable
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

They have only one set of replacement teeth (diphyodont), while most vertebrates have many sets (polyphyodont), representing a derived mammalian trait.

Hint

Think about how many times teeth are replaced across different vertebrate groups.

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