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The dental formula for primary teeth and permanent teeth in humans is the same.

a. True
b. False

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Answer: False

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the teeth are always listed in the same order, the letters can be dropped, thus: Human: deciduous teeth: 212/212; adult = 2123/2123. Both childhood molars are replaced by adult premolars. Adult total is double the formula = 32.

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