Fundamentals of Animal Science

What is adaptation?

• A special feature that helps animals survive

• The home of an animal

• The food of an animal

• The way an animal hunts

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What helps camels stay without food an water for days? Which part of its body acts as a food reserve?

• eyes

• nose

• mouth

• hump

What adaptation feature helps a chameleon hide from a predator?

• Camoflauge

• Sharp claws

• Wings

• none

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It is the winter sleep of an animal in the polar regions

• aestivation

• hibernation

• migration

• none

Which branch of Science studies animals and animal life?

• Botany

• Geology

• Zoology

• Paleontology

What is the primary function of the respiratory system in animals?

• To circulate blood

• To digest food

• To exchange gases

• To protect against predators

Which of the following is a characteristic of mammals?

• Laying eggs

• Having feathers

• Producing milk

• Breathing through gills

What is the role of enzymes in animal digestion?

• To slow down digestion

• To speed up chemical reactions

• To absorb nutrients

• To transport oxygen

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Which part of the cell is responsible for energy production?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Cell membrane

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What is the term for animals that eat both plants and animals?

• Herbivores

• Carnivores

• Omnivores

• Detritivores