Animal Nutrition
Biology ⇒ Animal Biology
Animal Nutrition starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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A student observes that a certain animal eats both plants and small insects. What type of nutrition does this animal have?
Describe the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion.
Describe the process of assimilation in animal nutrition.
Describe the role of bile in digestion.
Explain the difference between autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition.
Explain the importance of fiber in animal diets.
Explain why cellulose cannot be digested by humans but can be digested by some herbivores.
A student observes that a certain animal eats both plants and small insects. What type of nutrition does this animal have?
Which of the following animals has a crop for temporary food storage? (1) Cow (2) Bird (3) Dog (4) Frog
Which of the following animals is an omnivore? (1) Cow (2) Lion (3) Human (4) Goat
Which of the following is a deficiency disease caused by lack of vitamin C? (1) Rickets (2) Scurvy (3) Beriberi (4) Night blindness
Which of the following is a function of fats in animal nutrition? (1) Provide quick energy (2) Insulate the body (3) Build muscles (4) Form bones
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the first part of the small intestine where most chemical digestion occurs.
Fill in the blank: The enzyme ________ breaks down proteins in the stomach.
Fill in the blank: The enzyme ________ breaks down starch into sugars in the mouth.
Fill in the blank: The finger-like projections in the small intestine that increase surface area for absorption are called __________.
True or False: All animals have the same digestive enzymes.
True or False: All animals require the same nutrients in the same amounts.
True or False: Carnivores have sharp, pointed teeth for tearing flesh.
True or False: Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in digestion.
