Based on occlusal surface characteristics, which tooth does the mandibular third molar most closely resemble?

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First molar of the maxillary permanent teethFirst molar of the mandibular permanent teethSecond molar of the mandibular permanent teethSecond molar of the mandibular primary teeth

Explanation

The mandibular third molar shares the most similarity in occlusal morphology with the mandibular permanent second molar, rather than the maxillary first molar, mandibular first molar, or deciduous second molar.