During a Zoology practical, an insect uses hardened mouthparts to bite and chew solid food. Select the most accurate identification.

Mandibles are jaw-like mouthparts in many arthropods, especially insects and crustaceans. They are modified appendages used for biting, chewing, or handling food. This MCQ belongs to the Arthropoda topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.