20 Questions
Which function does water serve in the animal body?
Maintaining shape of body cells
What is the primary source of water intake for animals?
Water contained in or on feed
What kind of molecules make up carbohydrates?
Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
What is the most significant function of carbohydrates in the animal body?
Serving as a source of quick energy
What is the main function of carbohydrates in the animal body?
Source of energy
Which type of sugar molecules fall under the category of disaccharides?
Sucrose, maltose, lactose
What is the chemical equation that represents the synthesis of glucose through photosynthesis?
$6CO2 + 6H2O + 673$ cal $\rightarrow$ C6H12O6 + 6O2$
What characteristic differentiates fats from carbohydrates and proteins?
Insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents
What is the main advantage of dry feeding method for pigs?
Smaller pigs get a better share of the ration
What is the major drawback of wet feeding method for pigs?
Difficulty in maintaining a consistent slop
How is the amount of water to be added to the dry mash determined in wet feeding?
Based on the daily pig requirement
Why do the last pigs and slow eaters have a disadvantage in wet feeding?
They eat as much slop as others
Which mineral is specifically mentioned as an activator/component of enzyme systems?
Potassium
Which vitamin cannot be synthesized by the animal itself?
Vitamin A
In terms of maintaining fluid balance, which minerals play a vital role?
Calcium, Potassium
Which minerals are considered toxic at large quantities according to the text?
Zinc, Fluorine
Which component is NOT a type of phospholipid?
Cholesterol
What is the primary function of lipoproteins within the animal body?
Serve as carriers for absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Which of the following is a symptom of protein deficiency in animals?
Fatty liver
Where are proteins primarily located within the animal body?
Intracellular spaces
Test your knowledge on the classification of carbohydrates based on the number of sugar molecules they contain. This quiz covers monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides commonly found in animal science and nutrition.
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