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What is the purpose of using antibiotics in meat production?
What is the purpose of using antibiotics in meat production?
- To preserve the effectiveness of medicinal antibiotics
- To protect animals from disease and promote growth (correct)
- To reduce the production cost and encourage rapid weight gain
- To enhance the flavor of soups
What is the main factor that affects the cost of the edible portion of meat?
What is the main factor that affects the cost of the edible portion of meat?
- The proportion of bone to meat (correct)
- The type of antibiotics used
- The presence of hormones
- The weight of the carcass
What is the difference between yellow marrow and red marrow?
What is the difference between yellow marrow and red marrow?
- Yellow marrow is found in long bones, while red marrow is found in short bones
- Yellow marrow is found in short bones, while red marrow is found in long bones
- Yellow marrow is soft and fatty, while red marrow is supplied with many blood vessels (correct)
- Yellow marrow is supplied with many blood vessels, while red marrow is soft and fatty
Why are hormones not permitted in livestock in some countries?
Why are hormones not permitted in livestock in some countries?
What is the purpose of withholding antibiotics from animals prior to slaughter?
What is the purpose of withholding antibiotics from animals prior to slaughter?
What is the recommendation of the World Health Organization regarding antibiotic growth promoters?
What is the recommendation of the World Health Organization regarding antibiotic growth promoters?
What is bacon?
What is bacon?
Why might bacon with too much lean be less tender?
Why might bacon with too much lean be less tender?
What is the purpose of stuffing meat into casings or skins in sausage preparation?
What is the purpose of stuffing meat into casings or skins in sausage preparation?
Which method is NOT mentioned for the preparation of meats?
Which method is NOT mentioned for the preparation of meats?
What should be done before cooking meat according to the text?
What should be done before cooking meat according to the text?
What is the purpose of placing the meat on a rack when roasting?
What is the purpose of placing the meat on a rack when roasting?
At what temperature range does roasting typically produce a juicy, tender, and flavorful roast?
At what temperature range does roasting typically produce a juicy, tender, and flavorful roast?
What is the purpose of allowing the roast to stand for 15 to 30 minutes after roasting?
What is the purpose of allowing the roast to stand for 15 to 30 minutes after roasting?
What effect does roasting at 350°F-500°F (177°C-260°C) have on the roast?
What effect does roasting at 350°F-500°F (177°C-260°C) have on the roast?
Why are moderate to large tender cuts of meat preferred for roasting?
Why are moderate to large tender cuts of meat preferred for roasting?
Why is the grading of meat considered a voluntary procedure?
Why is the grading of meat considered a voluntary procedure?
What is the criteria for grading meat?
What is the criteria for grading meat?
What contributes to the tenderness of meat?
What contributes to the tenderness of meat?
Why are meat cuts from muscle areas used for locomotion tougher?
Why are meat cuts from muscle areas used for locomotion tougher?
What step is NOT involved in the pre-slaughter examination of animals?
What step is NOT involved in the pre-slaughter examination of animals?
What is the significance of making a cut between the twelfth and thirteenth rib in meat grading?
What is the significance of making a cut between the twelfth and thirteenth rib in meat grading?
What is the reason for the meat to become tender as the animal ages?
What is the reason for the meat to become tender as the animal ages?
What is the effect of grain-fed cattle on the tenderness of the meat?
What is the effect of grain-fed cattle on the tenderness of the meat?
What happens to the meat during rigor mortis?
What happens to the meat during rigor mortis?
What is the effect of aging on the meat?
What is the effect of aging on the meat?
What is the purpose of injecting papain into the bloodstream before slaughter?
What is the purpose of injecting papain into the bloodstream before slaughter?
What is the effect of calcium chloride on the meat?
What is the effect of calcium chloride on the meat?
What is the purpose of marinating the meat?
What is the purpose of marinating the meat?
What is the effect of grinding the meat?
What is the effect of grinding the meat?
What is the purpose of electrical stimulation on the carcass?
What is the purpose of electrical stimulation on the carcass?
What is the characteristic of pork meat?
What is the characteristic of pork meat?
