✓ Correct answer: B. DentineDentine makes up the majority of the tooth structure and is positioned immediately beneath the enamel.
Why the other options are incorrect:
• Pulp chamber: The pulp chamber is located deeper within the tooth, not immediately beneath the enamel.
• Cementum: Cementum covers the root surface and is not found beneath the enamel.
• Gingival tissue: The gingiva is external soft tissue surrounding the tooth, not a layer beneath enamel.
• Alveolar bone: Bone supports the tooth socket but is not situated beneath the enamel layer.
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