Animal Nutrition Quiz

What is the primary focus of nutrition as a science?

• The history of agriculture

• The classification of animal species

• The kind and amount of feeds and their nutrient composition

• The study of animal behavior

What is metabolism?

• The sum of chemical and physical processes in living organisms

• The process of photosynthesis

• The breakdown of nutrients only

• The absorption of water in plants

What does anabolism refer to?

• The breakdown of body tissues

• The formation and repair of body tissues

• The absorption of nutrients

• The release of energy

Which of the following is NOT a group of nutrients?

• Proteins

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

• Hormones

What type of animals are herbivores?

• Animals that consume insects

• Animals that eat only plants

• Animals that eat both plants and animals

• Animals that eat only meat

Which of the following is an example of a carnivorous species?

• Pigs

• Domestic cats

• Cattle

• Horses

What is gross energy?

• Energy released when feed is oxidized

• Energy lost in feces

• Energy used for digestion

• Energy stored in fat

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

• To provide energy

• To build muscle

• To transport nutrients

• To regulate metabolism

What are lipids primarily composed of?

• Vitamins and minerals

• Simple sugars

• Fatty acids and glycerol

• Amino acids

Which fatty acid has no double bonds?

• Saturated fatty acid

• Unsaturated fatty acid

• Trans fatty acid

• Omega-3 fatty acid