JAMB Biology 2021 Objective — Question 10

Question 10 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

10. Which of the following animals has diastema? (a) fish (b) Human (c) Dog (d) rabbit

A. fish
B. Human
C. Dog
D. rabbitCorrect

Explanation

Diastema is a feature seen in the jaw of a herbivore — a gap between the incisors and premolars, caused by the absence of canines. The rabbit, being a herbivore, has a diastema.

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