Exam 3 Misc. Flashcards
why is the relationship between subQ fat and marbling so low
marbling is a source of energy that canbe mobilized quickly while subQ fat remains
what kind of muscle fibers do angus have
red
what carcass proportion is higher in bulls than steers
chuck
what muscle group makes up 56% of total muscle weight
expensive muscle group
number one factor in the selection of feed we eat
palatability
what species uses dichotomous grading system
swine
emulsion definition
dispersion of fat particles in water held by actioon of SSHCPs
average amount of meat eaten each day once cooked, bones removed, and processed meats added in
2.5 oz
groups of livestock of similar market desirability in terms of predictions of type of carcass they will provide
grades
measure of internal fat in beef carcass grading
KPH
what tissue would have the lowest binding index
beef fat
binding index above 50 would be considered what? below 50?
> 50=binder
<50=filler
myoglobin state of red meat
nitric oxide myoglobin
myoglobin state to give cured pink color
nitrosyl hemochromagen
what has the highest binding index score(100)
boneless bull meat