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What do macronutrients primarily provide in animal nutrition?
What do macronutrients primarily provide in animal nutrition?
- Energy and vitamins
- Water and minerals
- Structural material and energy (correct)
- Amino acids and lipids
Which dietary material is required for both mechanical and biochemical reasons?
Which dietary material is required for both mechanical and biochemical reasons?
- Fiber (correct)
- Vitamins
- Water
- Minerals
What atoms do molecules of carbohydrates and fats consist of?
What atoms do molecules of carbohydrates and fats consist of?
- Carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen
- Carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen
- Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (correct)
- Carbon, oxygen, and sulfur
What do protein molecules contain in addition to carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen?
What do protein molecules contain in addition to carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen?
Which class of dietary material does not provide energy but is required for other reasons?
Which class of dietary material does not provide energy but is required for other reasons?
Flashcards
What are macronutrients' role in animal nutrition?
What are macronutrients' role in animal nutrition?
Macronutrients provide the building blocks for animal bodies and fuel for their functions.
Why is fiber essential for animal nutrition?
Why is fiber essential for animal nutrition?
Fiber is crucial for digestive health and helps in the breakdown of food.
What atoms make up carbohydrates and fats?
What atoms make up carbohydrates and fats?
Carbohydrates and fats are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
What makes proteins unique in their atomic composition?
What makes proteins unique in their atomic composition?
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What is the distinct role of vitamins in animal nutrition?
What is the distinct role of vitamins in animal nutrition?
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Study Notes
Macronutrients in Animal Nutrition
- Macronutrients primarily provide energy in animal nutrition.
Importance of Dietary Fiber
- Dietary fiber is required for both mechanical and biochemical reasons.
Composition of Carbohydrates and Fats
- Molecules of carbohydrates and fats consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.
Composition of Protein Molecules
- Protein molecules contain nitrogen in addition to carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen.
Non-Energy Producing Dietary Material
- Fiber is a class of dietary material that does not provide energy but is required for other reasons.
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