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JAMB Biology 1989 Question 17

Question 17

Animal Nutrition

Use the figure (four teeth labelled 1 to 4) to answer: What is the function of 3?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.Cutting off large pieces of food
  2. B.seizure and tearing of prey
  3. C.Grinding of food
  4. D.Tearing of flesh only
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (seizure and tearing of prey)

Explanation

Tooth 3 is long, pointed and single-rooted, a canine, which holds and tears prey.