Animal nutrition - general deck I Flashcards
What Seven minerals are required in moderate amounts
Calcium,
chloride,
magnesium
phosphorus,
potassium,
sodium,
sulfur
Name the 6 main electrolytes.
calcium
chloride
magnesium
phosphate
potassium
sodium
Double-bonds in fatty acids can be described as?
unsaturated
so single-bonds are saturated
What are vitamins?
Low molecular weight bioactive and essential organic compounds of varying compositions.
Name 4 fat soluble vitamins.
A, D, E K
Another name for vitamin B1 and function
thiamine
nerves and muscle tissue
Another name for vit. B2 and function
riboflavin
growth, RBCs
Another name for vit. B3 and function
nicotinic acid / niacin - digestive health
Another name for vit. B5 and function
pantothenic acid
Main function of this vitamin is in the synthesis of coenzyme A (CoA) and acyl carrier protein.
Another name for vit. B6 and function
pyridoxine - brain chemical synthesis
Another name for vit. B7 and function
biotin - needed for various metabolic processes
Another name for vit. B9 and function
folic acid / folate - brain function and production of DNA, RNA
Another name for vit. B12 and function
cobalamin - nervous system, production of DNA, RNA
define cal
CALORIE (cal) - the amount of heat that is needed to heat 1g of water by 1°C
what unit of measurement do we use in association with large animal feeding? (cattle, horse, pig)
we use Mega Calories (Mcal) or megajoules
1 cal = 4.1868 J and 1 J = 0.23888 cal
what unit of measurement do we use to measure the feed/food energy content in small animals, birds, and humans
kilo calories (kcal) or kilojoules
1 cal = 4.1868 J and 1 J = 0.23888 cal
complete hydrolysis of 1 molecule (mole) of glucose produces?
38 ATP molecules (moles)
1 mole of ATP gives ? of energy
52 kJ of energy
Energy in the animal body can be roughly divided into two types:
– metabolic energy – in macroergic compounds (ATP)
– reserve energy – glycogen, body fat, protein
Under the term „nutrition“ we mean …
A. external aspect, linked to human activities
or
B. internal aspect, i.e. processes taking place
inside the animal, which are not linked to
human activities?
B. internal aspect, i.e. processes taking place
inside the animal, which are not linked to
human activities
Energy conversion from feed to production
is highest in …
B. poultry
Which of the following are in the largest
amounts in an organism?
A. Lipids
B. Proteins
C. Carbohydrates
D. Water
D. Water
Which of the following are in the smallest
amounts in an organism?
A. Lipids
B. Proteins
C. Carbohydrates
D. Water
C. Carbohydrates
Nutritive factors are …
A. nutrients which animals cannot synthesise
themselves and which they need to get from
their feed
How many groups are the nutritive factors divided into?
C. 7
- Energy
- Protein
- Fat
- Minerals
- Vitamins
- Water and
- atmospheric oxygen
What is the unit of energy in the EU?
Work unit -> Joules
In the European Union, food energy labeling in joules is mandatory, often with calories as supplementary information.
Which chemical fraction of feeds gives the
lowest amount of heat or energy?
N-free extracts (starch, sugars etc.)
What kind of energy do animals need to
carry out their physiological functions?
C. Metabolic energy
What are the reserve energy sources in the
animal organism?
C. Protein, fat and glycogen
define α-amino acid
both amino- functional groups are attached to the same carbon
amino (-NH2) and carboxyl (-COOH) functional groups
what are the staple functional groups of amino acids
amino (-NH2) and carboxyl (-COOH) functional groups
define dry matter
the part of a foodstuff or other substance which would remain if all its water content was removed.
diff. between peptide and protein
Up tp 50 AA -> Peptide
over 50 AA -> protein
difference between lipids and fats
Lipids are a broader group of biomolecules found in the body of organisms.
Fats are just one type of lipid that are necessary for a healthy body.