JAMB Biology 2003 Question 44

Question 44

Animal Nutrition

An insect with a mandibulate mouth part will obtain its food by

  1. A.biting and chewing
  2. B.chewing and sucking
  3. C.chewing
  4. D.sucking.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (biting and chewing)

Explanation

Mandibles are strong jaws for biting and chewing solid food, as in cockroaches and grasshoppers.