The type of teeth which are used for biting and cutting are____________.

Canines

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Premolars

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Molars

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Incisor

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Solution

The correct option is D
Incisor

Incisors are the four front teeth in the centre of each jaw. Their cutting edges are broad and sharp like chisel. They are used for biting and cutting.

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Q. The teeth that are used for biting an apple are

(a) incisors
(b) canines
(c) pre-molars
(d) molars

Question 2
Which of the following pair of teeth differ in structure but are similar in function?

(a) Canines and incisors
(b) Molars and premolars
(c) Incisors and molars
(d) Premolars and canines

Which one of the following pairs of types of teeth perform one common function as stated against it ?

(a) Incisors, canines - Holding

(b) Canines, premolars - Tearing

(d) Molars, incisors - Tearing

Q. Study the following passage:
Most of the vertebrates have jaws with teeth. The mode of arrangement of teeth on the jaws is called dentition.
The various types of teeth seen in mammals are incisors (I) canines (C) premolars (P) and molars (M). They are used for biting, tearing, chewing and grinding, respectively.
Canines, the tearing teeth are well-developed in carnivores and ill-developed or absent in herbivores.

Now answer the following:
(i) In frogs, all the teeth in the upper jaw look-alike, whereas in human beings they are different. The type of dentition in human beings can be called .........
(a) Homodont (b) Isodont (c) Heterodont (d) Acrodont
(ii) The dental formula of a mammal is written as ICPM=2023/1023. The teeth missing in it are ................
(a) Incisors (b) Canines (c) Premolars (d) Molars

Q. Match the following:

\begin{matrix} Types of Teeth & Functions i) Incisors & A) Piercing and tearing ii) Canines & B) Grinding food iii) Premolars & C) Cutting and biting iv) Molars & D) Crushing food \end{matrix}

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The type of teeth which are used for biting and cutting are____________.

The correct option is D Incisor Incisors are the four front teeth in the centre of each jaw. Their cutting edges are broad and sharp like chisel. They are used for biting and cutting.

The correct option is D
Incisor

Incisors are the four front teeth in the centre of each jaw. Their cutting edges are broad and sharp like chisel. They are used for biting and cutting.