Name the type of tooth at the front of the human mouth whose main function is cutting and biting pieces from food.

Model answer

incisor

Also accepted: incisors, incisor tooth

Explanation

Incisors are the chisel shaped teeth at the front of the jaw. Their straight sharp edge cuts and bites pieces off food as it enters the mouth.

Derived from ZIMSEC Combined Science 4003/2, November 2025, Q1(a)

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