Which of the teeth listed below are for tearing and cutting food?

A) molars
B) bicuspids
C) incisors
D) premolars


C) incisors
Correct. The incisors are for tearing and cutting food. The molars and bicuspids (or
premolars) are for grinding and crushing food.

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