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WAEC Biology 2017 Objective — Question 27

Question 27 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The function of the teeth labelled X is for

  • A. A. biting and grasping
  • B. B. chewing and grinding
  • C. C. tearing and graspingCorrect
  • D. D. chewing and tearing

Explanation

The teeth labelled X is canine. Canine is used for tearing flesh and for catching prey (tearing and grasping).

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