It Is Possible for a Child to Have a Deciduous

question 9

Multiple Choice

It is possible for a child to have a deciduous tooth and its permanent counterpart at the same time. This can occur when the permanent teeth erupt labially.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) The first statement is true; the second is false.
• C) The first statement is false; the second is true.
• D) Both statements are false.

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Definitions:

Short Tandem Repeat

DNA sequences consisting of a few nucleotides repeated multiple times in a row, used in genetic mapping and fingerprinting.

Polymerase Chain Reaction

A laboratory technique used to amplify segments of DNA for various genetic analyses and applications.

DNA Fingerprinting

A technique used to identify individuals by examining their DNA characteristics, often used in forensic science.

Recombinant DNA

DNA molecules formed by laboratory methods of genetic recombination to bring together genetic material from multiple sources, creating sequences that would not otherwise be found in biological organisms.