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JAMB Biology 2002 Question 23

Question 23

Animal Nutrition

The carnassial teeth of a carnivorous animal consist of the

  1. A.last upper premolar and the first lower molar
  2. B.last upper molar and the last lower molar
  3. C.first upper premolar and the lower molar
  4. D.first upper molar and the first lower molar
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (last upper premolar and the first lower molar)

Explanation

In carnivores such as dogs, the last upper premolar and the first lower molar are large and blade-like. They slide past each other like scissors to cut flesh.