JAMB Biology 2004 Question 48

Question 48

Animal Nutrition

Rodents gnaw on food with their

  1. A.molar teeth
  2. B.strong jaws
  3. C.flat-ridged teeth
  4. D.chisel-like front teeth
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (chisel-like front teeth)

Explanation

Rodents such as rats have long, chisel-shaped front teeth (incisors) that keep growing. They use them to gnaw hard food.