Question

the crown of a tooth is covered by:
a cementum.
b gingiva.
c enamel.
d dentin.

Explanation:

• Cementum: Covers the root of the tooth, not the crown.
• Gingiva: Is the gum tissue around the tooth, not a covering of the crown.
• Enamel: The hard, outer layer that covers the crown of the tooth.
• Dentin: Underlies the enamel (in the crown) and cementum (in the root), not the outermost covering of the crown.

Answer:

C. enamel