The strongest muscle (based on its weight) of the body is the masseter muscle and is located in the:

jaw

The correct answer is Option (1) - jaw

The statement is correct. The strongest muscle (based on its weight) of the body is the masseter muscle, and it is located in the: Jaw

The masseter muscle is one of the major muscles involved in the movement of the jaw and is responsible for the closing of the mouth during chewing (mastication). It is a thick, powerful muscle located on each side of the face, connecting the lower jawbone (mandible) to the cheekbone (zygomatic bone). The masseter muscle is exceptionally strong for its size and weight, allowing it to exert significant force during chewing movements, such as biting and grinding food.