The teeth used for biting and cutting food are called as

Molars

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Premolars

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Canines

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Incisors

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Solution

The correct option is C Incisors
An adult human has 32 permanent teeth which of four types, namely incisors, canines, premolar, and molars. Such type of dentition is called heterodont dentition.
The teeth used for biting and cutting food are called as Incisors. They are small chisels shaped and have sharp edge help to bite the food.
So, the correct answer is "Incisors".

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