In Primate Dentition, the Left Side of a Jaw Is

question 55

Multiple Choice

In primate dentition, the left side of a jaw is identical to the right side. This is called

• A) bilateral symmetry.
• B) homologous dentition.
• C) positive correlation.
• D) pleiotrophy.

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