Question

Carnassial teeth are found in

• A. Herbivorous mammals to masticate the food
• B. Dog and cat for tearing the flesh
• C. Dog for crushing bones
• D. Venomous snakes to inject venom

Answer 1

The correct option is B Dog and cat for tearing the flesh

Carnassials are the modified lower teeth in such a way that the enlarged and self-sharpening edges to pass by each other in a shearing manner. The modification arose separately in several groups of carnivorous mammals e.g., dog and cat. Hence, option B is the correct answer.