G 12 - 25.1 Feeding and Digestion

What type of feeder is a whale shark?

• Carnivore

• Herbivore

• Detritivore

• Filter feeder

Which of the following is a carnivore?

• Earthworm

• Orca

• Green sea turtle

• Barnacles

What type of digestion occurs in sponges?

• Extracellular digestion

• Intracellular digestion

• Mechanical digestion

• Chemical digestion

What is the primary function of the gizzard in birds?

• Waste elimination

• Nutrient absorption

• Mechanical digestion

• Chemical digestion

Which type of symbionts disrupts the health of their hosts?

• Commensal symbionts

• Symbiotic symbionts

• Mutualistic symbionts

• Parasitic symbionts

What is the role of enzymes in digestion?

• Transport of waste

• Mechanical breakdown of food

• Chemical breakdown of food

• Absorption of nutrients

Which of the following is a detritivore?

• Orca

• Earthworm

• Whale shark

• Green sea turtle

What type of digestive system do birds have?

• Gastrovascular cavity

• Two-way digestive tract

• One-way digestive tract

• Intracellular digestion

What is the main difference between mechanical and chemical digestion?

• Chemical digestion physically breaks down food

• Chemical digestion occurs in the mouth by teeth

• Mechanical digestion uses enzymes

• Mechanical digestion breaks food into smaller pieces

Which animal is an example of a filter feeder?

• Earthworm

• Orca

• Barnacles

• Green sea turtle