The hard chewing surface of the teeth, which helps in the mastication of food, is made up of:
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Correct answer: Enamel
Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body and covers the crown of the tooth. It is highly mineralized and designed to withstand the mechanical stress of chewing.
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