Third molars are generally larger than first molars because a general rule of tooth identification states that permanent molars are generally taller in height and have more cusps the more posteriorly they are placed.

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.