Animal Nutrition and Feeders
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Which category of animals primarily consumes plants and algae?

  • Opportunistic feeders
  • Carnivores
  • Herbivores (correct)
  • Omnivores

What is the main source of chemical energy for animals?

  • ATP (correct)
  • Plants
  • Organic building blocks
  • Algae

Which type of animals primarily eat other animals?

  • Omnivores
  • Herbivores
  • Carnivores (correct)
  • Opportunistic feeders

What are the essential nutrients that cells require and must be obtained from dietary sources?

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What do omnivores regularly consume in addition to plants or algae?

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What do opportunistic feeders primarily rely on for their food?

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What are the organic building blocks used by animals to synthesize various organic molecules?

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What is the purpose of chemical energy in animals?

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Which of the following is NOT a category of animals based on their feeding habits?

<p>Opportunistic feeders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of essential nutrients in animal nutrition?

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Which class of essential nutrients includes amino acids and fatty acids?

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What is the main role of essential fatty acids in animals?

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Can animals synthesize all the essential amino acids they need?

<p>Yes, but only half of the essential amino acids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about essential fatty acids is true?

<p>Plants cannot synthesize any essential fatty acids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many essential vitamins are there for humans?

<p>13 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of vitamins includes vitamins that are soluble in fats?

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Which category of vitamins includes vitamins that are soluble in water?

<p>Water-soluble vitamins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of minerals in the body?

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Which essential nutrient class serves as coenzymes and a source of NADH?

<p>Vitamins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of essential amino acids in animals?

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Herbivores

Animals that primarily consume plants and algae as their source of food.

ATP

The primary source of chemical energy used by animals to power cellular processes.

Carnivores

Animals that primarily eat other animals as their food source.

Essential nutrients

Nutrients that are essential for proper functioning of cells and cannot be synthesized by the body, so they must be obtained from the diet.

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Omnivores

Animals that regularly consume both plants/algae and other animals for food.

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Opportunistic feeders

Animals that primarily rely on feeding on whatever food is most readily available, often changing their diet based on the availability of food.

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Organic carbon and organic nitrogen

The organic building blocks, carbon and nitrogen, that animals utilize to synthesize various complex organic molecules.

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Chemical energy

The chemical energy that powers cellular processes in animals.

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Essential amino acids & fatty acids

A class of essential nutrients that include amino acids and fatty acids, crucial for building and maintaining body tissues.

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Essential fatty acids

Organic molecules that are essential for animals to synthesize various cellular components, including cell membranes.

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Minerals

Inorganic elements that play vital roles in regulating bodily functions, such as nerve transmission, muscle contraction, and bone formation.

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Vitamins

Organic molecules required in small amounts by animals to function as coenzymes and sources of NADH, playing crucial roles in metabolism.

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Fat-soluble vitamins

Vitamins that are soluble in fats and can be stored in the body for longer periods.

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Water-soluble vitamins

Vitamins that are soluble in water and are not stored in the body, requiring regular intake.

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Essential amino acids

Organic compounds that are essential for animals to synthesize proteins, which are crucial for various bodily processes.

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Limited amino acid synthesis

Animals cannot synthesize all essential amino acids, especially those not produced by plants.

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Plant dependence on essential fatty acids

Plants cannot synthesize any essential fatty acids, making them essential in animal diets.

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Essential vitamins for humans

There are 13 essential vitamins for humans, each playing a vital role in maintaining health.

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