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WAEC Biology 2017 Question 27

Question 27

Animal Nutrition

The diagrams below are illustrations of the dentition of an organism. The function of the teeth labelled X is for

Diagram for this question
  1. A.biting and grasping.
  2. B.chewing and grinding.
  3. C.tearing and grasping.
  4. D.chewing and tearing.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (tearing and grasping.)

Explanation

X is the canine, a single pointed tooth used to tear and hold food.