Nutrients

Macronutrients are nutrients essential for health of animals. Which of the following can be categorised as macronutrients?

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Lipids

• Proteins

Growth is essentially the accumulation of a certain nutrient. Which nutrient is responsible for growth?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Fats

Protein is a large molecule that is made up of simpler chemical building block. Which of the following best describe such building block for protein?

• Fatty Acid

• Amino Acid

• Acetic Acid

• Citric Acid

Fatas or lipids are nutrients essential for well being and functions of an organism. Which of the following best describe the function of fats or lipids?

• Fats are responsible for growth

• Fats are important reservoir of energy

• Fats are important in providing mechanical cushion for various organs

• Fats are important for osmoregulation in organism

Which of the following nutrient is teh common source of energy in an organism?

• Proteins

• Fats

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are considered as 'non-essential' dietary nutrients. However, they are still included in aquaculture feed. Which of the following explains such inclusion?

• They are an expensive source of energy

• They allow for protein sparing

• The reduce water stability fo feeds

• Carbohydrates are essential for growth of organism

Micronutrients include vitamins and minerals. Minerals can be obtained by fish from their environment. Which of the following body parts allows fish to absorb minerals from teh environment?

• Mouth

• Operculum

• Gills

• Fins

Which of the following is the building block for fats?

• Fatty Acid

• Amino Acid

• Acetic Acid

• Citric Acid