Exam stuff

Question 1

What ration constituent is not a source of energy?

Answer 1

Ash

Question 2

Where is the majority of water absorbed through in digestion?

Answer 2

Small intestine

Question 3

Starch is combosed of?

Answer 3

Amylose

Question 4

Amino acids are the building blocks of?

Answer 4

Proteins

Question 5

The fat soluble vitamins are?

Answer 5

A, D, E and K

Question 6

Animals that that don’t get enough energy from carbohydrates or fats will use?

Answer 6

Protein

Question 7

Which of the following is not a ruminant?

• Deer
• Alpaca
• Goat
• Antelope

Answer 7

Alpaca

Question 8

What is the most common organic compound on earth?

Answer 8

Cellulose

Question 9

What two enzymes does the pancreas produce?

Answer 9

Lipase and amylase

Question 10

How many calories does a 10kg dog require per day

Answer 10

~750

Use the equation 2(30xwt+70)

Question 11

Building blocks of fats are known as?

Answer 11

Fatty acids

Question 12

Ketosis is a deficiency in?

Answer 12

Carbohydrates

Question 13

What are the 6 classes of nutrients?

Answer 13

Vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, fats and water

Question 14

What is the true stomach of ruminants?

Answer 14

Abomasum

Question 15

How many stomachs does an alpaca have?

Answer 15

One stomach with 3 compartments

Question 16

In monogastric animals, what structure absorbs the majority of water?

Answer 16

Large intestines

Question 17

What factors will cause an animal to stop eating

Answer 17

Sufficient dry matter consumption and sufficient energy consumption

Question 18

What is an essential amino acid?

Answer 18

One that must be present in the diet

Question 19

What is the most common source of carbohydrates in pet food?

Answer 19

Cereal grains

Question 20

Linoleic acid is the main usaturated fatty acid in?

Answer 20

Most vegetable oils

Question 21

What does ‘Prehension’ refer to?

Answer 21

How an animal brings food to its mouth

Question 22

What do pancreatic enzymes digest?

Answer 22

Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

Question 23

What enzyme coagulated milk?

Answer 23

Rennin

Question 24

What is the most important part of the gastrointestinal tract of a horse?

Answer 24

The small intestine

Question 25

What is the most efficient energy source on a per gram basis?

Answer 25

Carbohydrates

Question 26

Soybean meal and cottonseed meal are usually fed to provide?

Answer 26

Protein

Question 27

Glycogen is?

Answer 27

A polysaccharide of glucose

Question 28

How many ‘C’ atoms are in each molecule of a medium fatty acid chain?

Answer 28

8-12

Question 29

What determines the melting point of fatty acids?

Answer 29

The degree of saturation

Question 30

How can the rancidity of fats be reduced?

Answer 30

Through the use of antioxidants

Question 31

What are the 4 causes of food spoilage?

Answer 31

Temperature, moisture, bacteria, and light