Animal Nutrition
Biology ⇒ Animal Biology
Animal Nutrition starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the process of peristalsis in animal digestion.
Describe the role of bile in animal digestion.
Describe the role of symbiotic bacteria in the gut of herbivorous animals.
Describe the role of the gizzard in the digestive system of birds.
Explain the difference between a complete and an incomplete digestive system in animals.
Explain the difference between intracellular and extracellular digestion in animals.
A lion consumes 5 kg of meat containing 20% protein. How many grams of protein does the lion ingest?
In a scenario where a dog is fed only plant-based food, explain the possible nutritional deficiencies that may arise.
Which enzyme is responsible for the breakdown of starch in the mouth? (1) Pepsin (2) Amylase (3) Lipase (4) Trypsin
Which of the following animals has a crop for temporary food storage? (1) Cow (2) Bird (3) Dog (4) Cat
Which of the following animals is an obligate carnivore? (1) Cow (2) Cat (3) Rabbit (4) Horse
Which of the following best describes coprophagy? (1) Eating other animals (2) Eating feces (3) Eating plants (4) Eating insects
Fill in the blank: The enzyme __________ breaks down proteins in the stomach.
Fill in the blank: The finger-like projections in the small intestine that increase surface area for absorption are called __________.
Fill in the blank: The process by which nutrients are transported from the digestive tract into the blood is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The process of breaking down large fat globules into smaller droplets is called __________.
True or False: All animals have a complete digestive tract with both a mouth and an anus.
True or False: All animals require dietary fiber for proper digestion.
True or False: Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in digestion without being consumed.
True or False: Herbivores have longer digestive tracts than carnivores to aid in the digestion of cellulose.
