Question

practice it what is the function of premolars and molars in the process of chewing? breaking down food into simple sugars. holding food in the mouth. detecting the taste of food. mixing food with saliva. grinding and crushing food into smaller particles.

Explanation:

Premolars and molars have broad, flat surfaces which are adapted for grinding and crushing food into smaller particles during chewing. Breaking down food into simple sugars is a chemical - process mainly by enzymes, holding food is more of the function of lips and cheeks, detecting taste is by taste buds, and mixing with saliva can occur throughout the mouth not specifically the function of premolars and molars.

Answer:

Grinding and crushing food into smaller particles.