Which Instrument or Test Simulates Teeth Biting into a Food

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which instrument or test simulates teeth biting into a food to measure its tenderness?

• A) penetrometer
• B) atomic absorption
• C) shortometer
• D) viscometer (or viscosimeter)

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