Animal Biology and Terminology Quiz

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Match the following concepts related to reproductive strategies with their definitions:

Viviparity = Give birth to live young Oviparity = Birth from eggs Hermaphroditism = Have both male & female reproductive organs Monogamy = One male and one female

Match the following terms related to animal classification with their descriptions:

Chromosomes = Structures that carry genetic information Natural selection = Process that determines survival based on traits Hybrid vigor = Increased performance from crossbreeding Classification = Systematic grouping of organisms

Match these descriptions with the corresponding animal welfare terms:

Slaughterhouse = Facility for processing animals for meat Unfit carcass = Carcass deemed unsuitable for consumption Double dead = Animals that died before slaughter Illegally slaughtered = Animals processed without regulations

Match the following concepts associated with animal genetics with their meanings:

Heredity and variation = Generational transmission of traits Inbreeding = Mating between closely related individuals Pure breeding = Breeding without introducing unrelated genes Selective mating = Choosing specific individuals for reproduction Signup and view all the answers

Match these terms to their related slaughter regulations:

Cold slaughtering = Method of slaughtering without pre-stunning Sticking = Process of puncturing to induce bleeding Fabrication = Process of cutting meat into specific parts Condemned = Animals deemed unsuitable for slaughter Signup and view all the answers

Match the reproductive strategies to their respective characteristics:

Viviparity = Reproductive strategy involving live birth Oviparity = Involves laying eggs outside the body Heterosis = Improved traits from crossbreeding Sexual reproduction = Involves genetic contribution from two parents Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms associated with animal genetics to their definitions:

Genetics = Study of heredity and variation Breed = A specific group of domestic animals Fertilization = Union of sperm and egg Continuity of species = Maintenance of a species over generations Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions related to animal classification:

Stamp or mark = Identification method for animals Standard cuts = Commonly accepted portions of meat Poultry birds = Category of domesticated birds raised for meat or eggs Animal breeding = Process of selecting animals for desired traits Signup and view all the answers

Match the following reproductive strategies with their descriptions:

Monogamy = One male and one female having an exclusive mating relationship for a lifetime Polygamy = One or more males having a relationship with one or more females Inbreeding = Mating of closely related animals Crossbreeding = Mating of livestock animals of different breed types Signup and view all the answers

Match the following animal classification terms with their meanings:

Breed = Specific group of domestic animals with homogenous characteristics Species = A group of organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring Genus = A taxonomic category that ranks above species and below family Family = A higher taxonomic category that includes multiple genera Signup and view all the answers

Match the following slaughter regulations with their definitions:

Hygiene Mark = Stamp that represents the approval of a Meat Inspector Ante-mortem Inspection = Procedure to determine the health of animals before slaughter Withholding Feed = Withholding of feed from the animal prior to slaughter Post-mortem Inspection = Examination of the carcass after slaughter Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to animal welfare with their definitions:

Unconsciousness prior to slaughter = Procedure to ensure animals do not feel pain during slaughter Animal Welfare = The humane treatment and care of animals Ethical Slaughter = Performing slaughter in a manner that minimizes suffering Animal Rights = Belief that animals have inherent rights similar to human rights Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to animal genetics with their definitions:

Cytogenetics = Study of chromosomes and their roles in heredity Selective Breeding = Process of mating animals with desirable genetic traits Genetic Drift = Random changes in allele frequencies in a population Hybrid Vigor = Improved or increased function of any biological quality in a hybrid offspring Signup and view all the answers

Match the following animal slaughter terms with their definitions:

Evisceration = Removal of animal body parts not intended for consumption Byproducts = Products made from parts of animals not used for meat Carcass Yield = Percentage of an animal's carcass weight relative to its live weight Illegal Slaughter = Meat from animals that were illegally slaughtered Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to animal reproduction with their definitions:

Lifetime Pair Bond = One male and one female have an exclusive mating relationship Serial Monogamy = One male and one female have exclusive but temporary pair relationships Polygyny = One male mates with multiple females Polyandry = One female mates with multiple males Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms describing animal production processes:

Food Animal Processing = Comprehensive approach to handling livestock for consumption Traceability = Ability to track the history of the meat from farm to table Animal Husbandry = Management of breeding and raising livestock for food Sustainable Agriculture = Farming that meets current food needs without compromising future generations Signup and view all the answers

Match the reproductive strategies with their descriptions:

Asexual reproduction = Produces genetically similar/identical offspring Oviparity = Lays eggs Viviparity = Develops embryo within parents and gives birth to live young Inbreeding = Mating of closely related animals Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms related to animal classification with their definitions:

Genetics = Science that deals with heredity and variation Veterinary = Classification of animals based on chromosome number Polygamy = Animal relationship of one male with multiple females Monogamy = Exclusive mating relationship between one male and one female Signup and view all the answers

Match the breeding types with their characteristics:

Crossbreeding = Mating of animals of different breed types Purebreeding = Mating of animals of the same type or breed Animal breeding = Non-selective mating with desirable genetic traits Hermaphrodites = Have both male and female reproductive organs Signup and view all the answers

Match the food safety hazards with their types:

Biological hazards = Foreign objects causing physical injury or illness Chemical hazards = Naturally occurring or added agents causing food borne illness Physical hazards = Bacterial, viral, and parasitic agents causing health effects Microorganisms = Ubiquitous entities that can be good, bad, or pathogenic Signup and view all the answers

Match the definitions with relevant terms in food safety:

Infection = Occurs through consumption of contaminated food Intoxication = Occurs through consumption of contaminated chemical products Cross-contamination = Transmission of a hazard from one food to another Food safety hazard = Factor that can cause food to be unsafe Signup and view all the answers

Match the reproductive terms with their descriptions:

Asexual reproduction = Produces genetically identical offspring Viviparity = Embryo develops inside the parent Oviparity = Reproduction through egg-laying Crossbreeding = Mating different breeds to enhance traits Signup and view all the answers

Match animal breeding concepts with their characteristics:

Inbreeding = Mating of closely related animals Polygamy = One male with multiple female partners Monogamy = One male and one female in an exclusive relationship Purebreeding = Maintaining breed traits through same type mating Signup and view all the answers

Match types of food hazards with their descriptions:

Biological hazards = Contaminants that can cause illnesses Physical hazards = Non-biological objects causing injury Chemical hazards = Toxins or chemical agents in food Microorganisms = Variety of bacteria and viruses related to food Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Matching

Stunning is the same as making animals unconscious
Stamp or mark is the same as brand
Slaughterhouse or abattoir is the same as meat establishment
Sticking is the same as bleeding
Standard wholesale and retail cuts is the same as fabrication
Hybrid vigor is the same as heterosis
Natural selection is the same as Charles Darwin
Heredity and variation is the same as genetics
Chromosomes is the same as cytogenetics
Classification of animals based on chromosome numbers is the same as taxonomy
Slaughtered domestic animals is the same as food animals
Unfit carcass is the same as condemned
Withholding of feeds is the same as fasting
Double dead is the same as hot meat
Illegally slaughtered is the same as unconscious
Continuity of species is the same as reproduction
Fertilization is the same as sexual reproduction
Poultry birds is the same as oviparity
Give birth to live young is the same as viviparity
Have both male & female reproductive organs is the same as hermaphroditism
Selective mating is the same as animal breeding
Specific group of domestic animals is the same as breed
One male and one female is the same as monogamy
Same breed or type is the same as pure breeding
Closely related animals is the same as inbreeding

Identification

One male and one female have an exclusive mating relationship for a life-time or serially is called monogamy
Domestic animals being slaughtered for human consumption is called food animals
Stamp or mark that represents the approval of Meat Inspector is called brand
Mating of closely related animals is called inbreeding
The percentage of an animal's carcass weight relative to its live weight is called dressing percentage
Prior to bleeding, it is the procedure of making the food animals unconscious is called stunning
Combined study of cytology and genetics or the study of chromosomes is called cytogenetics
Registered establishment for slaughtering food animals for human consumption is called meat establishment
The process of selective mating of animals with desirable genetic traits to maintain or enhance these traits in future generation is called animal breeding
Body of any slaughtered animals after bleeding and dressing is called carcass
Marked for unsound, unhealthy, and unfit carcass for human consumption is called condemned
Meat that sourced from animals that was not undergone any substantial physical, microbial and chemical change is called hot meat
One or more males have a relationship with one or more females is called polygamy
Withholding of feed from the animal prior to slaughtering is called fasting
Process of cutting carcass into standard wholesale and retail cuts is called fabrication
The removal of animal body parts that are not intended for human consumptions is called dressing
Mating of males and females livestock animals of different breed types or compositions is called crossbreeding
Specific group of domestic animals having homogenous appearance, behaviour and other characteristics that distinguish it from other organisms of the same species is called breed
Meat from food animals that was illegally slaughtered and sold to public is called unconscious
Mating of males or females livestock animals of the same type or breed is called pure breeding

True or False

Reproduction ensures the discontinuity of the species is FALSE
Asexual reproduction produces genetically similar/identical offspring is TRUE
Oviparity like poultry birds does not lay eggs is FALSE
Viviparity develops embryo within parents and give birth to live young is TRUE
Hermaphrodites cannot have both male and female reproductive organs is FALSE
Crossbreeding is the mating of animals of different breed types and compositions is TRUE
Inbreeding is the mating of closely unrelated animals is FALSE
Purebreeding is the mating of animals of the same type or breed is TRUE
Polygamy is the animal relationship of one male with only one female is FALSE
One male and one female have an exclusive mating relationship for a lifetime or serially is monogamy is TRUE
Animal breeding is the process of non-selective mating of animals with desirable genetic traits to maintain or enhance these traits in future generation is FALSE
Genetics is the science that deals with the principles of heredity and variation is TRUE
Veterinary helps in classification of animals based on chromosome number is FALSE
Food safety hazard is a biological, physical or chemical factor, property or practice which in its presence can cause a food to be unsafe is TRUE
Biological hazards are foreign objects or extraneous matter not usually found in foods that can cause physical injury or physical illness to the consumer such as a cut mouth, broken tooth, choking or a perforated alimentary tract is TRUE
Chemical hazards are agents that are naturally occurring or added during the production which are associated with cases of food borne illness is TRUE
Physical hazards are bacterial, viral and parasitic agents in the food product that can cause an adverse health effect, resulting to food borne illnesses is FALSE
Microorganisms are ubiquitous and some are good, bad and pathogenic is TRUE
An infection does not occur through the consumption of food contaminated with germs that cause diseases such as bacteria, viruses or parasites is FALSE
Intoxication occurs through consumption of food contaminated chemical products, toxin produced by some germs, or toxin already present in food. is TRUE
Cross-contamination is the non-transmission of a hazard present in a food to another food that is safe is FALSE

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Test your knowledge on animal biology and terminology with this engaging quiz. Match terms related to animal classification, reproduction, and various processes in the meat industry. Perfect for students interested in veterinary science or animal husbandry.