Name the broad, flat-topped tooth found at the back of the human jaw, which has a large surface with several cusps for breaking food down.
Model answer
molar
Also accepted: premolar, molar tooth, premolar tooth
Explanation
The teeth at the back of the jaw are the molars and premolars. They have broad, ridged surfaces rather than a cutting edge, which suits them to crushing food.
Derived from ZIMSEC Combined Science 4003/2, June 2020, Q1(a)