What unique material are chiton teeth made of that makes them exceptionally strong?

Chiton Teeth and Biomineralization Concepts

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Calcium
Magnetite
Carbon
Silicon
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are the teeth of chitons similar to human teeth?
Both are made entirely of calcium
Both have a single solid structure
Both are used for chewing food
Both have a softer base and a hard cusp
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the chiton's radula?
To swim
To scrape algae off rocks
To attract mates
To protect against predators
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What rare mineral is found in the gumboot chiton's stylus?
Quartz
Graphite
Santabarbaraite
Pyrite
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main advantage of the gumboot chiton's stylus composition?
It is colorful and attractive
It is edible and nutritious
It is strong, flexible, and lightweight
It is heavier and more durable
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the process called that changes the color of chiton teeth as they age?
Photosynthesis
Oxidation
Mineralization
Calcification
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What compound is formed in the chiton's teeth before it becomes magnetite?
Ferrihydrite
Goethite
Hematite
Limonite
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