ANS2FA- 4.01 Quiz

Which type of cell division increases the total number of cells and results in animal growth?

• Budding

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Binary fission

What is the result of meiosis?

• Animal growth

• Cell division

• Gamete formation

• Chromosome duplication

What is the chromosome configuration for male offspring in mammals?

• XX

• XY

• ZW

• ZZ

Which of the following is an example of a sex-linked trait?

• Hair length

• Eye color

• Lactation

• Height

What is the likelihood of a trait being passed on from parent to offspring called?

• Mutation

• Crossover

• Linkage

• Heritability

What does EPD stand for in animal breeding?

• Excessive Progeny Disposition

• Effective Progeny Distribution

• Expected Parental Development

• Estimated Progeny Difference

What does the Ribeye Area (RE) measure in livestock?

• Area of the ribeye

• Fat content

• Bone density

• Muscle strength

What does the Average Daily Gain measure in animal production?

• Reproductive performance

• Conception rate

• Feed consumption

• Weight gain over time

What is the type of record used to select poultry by pedigree?

• Past performance

• Present performance

• Progeny testing

• Family selection

What is the Punnett Square used for?

• Measuring reproductive performance

• Determining genetic alleles

• Calculating feed efficiency

• Predicting animal behavior