JAMB Biology 1983 Question 29

Question 29

Animal Nutrition

The dental formula i 3/3: c 1/1 pm 4/4: m 2/3 = 42 represents that of a

  1. A.rabbit
  2. B.full grown man
  3. C.young child
  4. D.dog
  5. E.sheep
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (dog)

Explanation

This formula, with canines and 42 teeth in all, belongs to the dog. Man has 32 teeth, and the rabbit and sheep have no canines.