Question

Carnassial teeth are

• A. Last premolar and first molar of each jaw
• B. Last premolar of lower jaw and first molar of upper jaw
• C. Last premolar of upper jaw and first molar of lower jaw
• D. Canines and first premolars

Answer 1

The correct option is C Last premolar of upper jaw and first molar of lower jaw

Carnassial teeth are the last premolar of the upper jaw and first molar of the lower jaw. The function of Carnassial is to tear the meat once the prey has been caught and stabbed.

So, the answer is 'Last premolar of upper jaw and first molar of lower jaw.'