Question

Most people develop wisdom teeth by early adulthood. Wisdom teeth can cause pain and crowd out their other teeth so many people have these teeth removed wisdom teeth in modern humans do not perform a crucial life function. Which statement best describes the importance of wisdom teeth to human evolution

Answer 1

Wisdom teeth were important during human evolution as they provided additional chewing power necessary for a diet of tough, raw foods. However, in modern humans, with changes in diet and advancements in cooking methods, wisdom teeth are no longer necessary and can cause more harm than good due to issues such as impaction and crowding.