Biology
Assertion (A): The last molar on each side of both the jaws is called the wisdom tooth as it is responsible for the intelligence of a person.
Reason (R): The wisdom teeth are so called because they appear at an age of about 17-20 years when the human body is reaching maturity.
- A is True and R is False.
- A is false and R is True.
- Both A and R are True.
- Both A and R are False.
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Answer
A is false and R is True.
Reason — The wisdom tooth is not related to intelligence or mental ability. It is simply the last tooth to erupt in the dental arch. Wisdom teeth usually erupt between the ages of 17 and 25, a period sometimes referred to as the "age of wisdom."
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