Question

Statement 1: Dentine of the tooth consists of dead tissues.

Statement 2: Enamel is the softest part of the tooth and consists of living tissue.

• A. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
• B. Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true
• C. Both the statements are true
• D. Both the statements are false

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Both the statements are false

Dentine is the layer that lies immediately underneath the enamel of the tooth. It consists of living tissues whereas enamel is the hardest substance in our body. It forms the outer layer of each tooth and is made of dead tissues.