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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The mammary ridges in mammals are:
Options
A Absent in males
B Present in both sexes
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C Found only in monotremes
D Exclusive to placentals
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Mammary ridges (milk lines) develop in both male and female mammalian embryos. In males, the mammary glands typically remain rudimentary and non-functional due to hormonal differences, but the developmental structures are present.

Hint

These embryonic structures develop in all mammals regardless of sex.

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