Tooth number 3,the permanent maxillary right first molar,is succedaneous because it replaces a primary (deciduous)molar.
A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related.
C) The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT correct.
D) The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct.
E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

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Permanent molars are not succedaneous because they do not replace deciduous teeth.Primary molars are replaced by permanent premolars (there are no deciduous premolars).Succedaneous applies to only teeth that succeed or take the place of the deciduous teeth after they have been shed.Succedaneous teeth are the permanent incisors,canines,and premolars.Note that while the term deciduous is technically correct,the term primary is often used interchangeably.

Tooth Number 3,the Permanent Maxillary Right First Molar,is Succedaneous Because