Animal Nutrition and Metabolism Quiz

Test your knowledge on animal nutrition! Explore macronutrients, digestion, vitamins, minerals, and more with these quiz questions.

#1

Which of the following is a macronutrient required in large amounts by animals?

Iron
Calcium
Protein
Zinc
#2

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in animal nutrition?

Energy storage
Structural support
Enzyme activation
Immune response
#3

In which part of the digestive system does most nutrient absorption occur?

Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Esophagus
#4

What is the main function of vitamins in animal metabolism?

Energy production
Structural support
Catalysts for biochemical reactions
Immune response
#5

What is the term for the process by which animals convert food into energy within cells?

Digestion
Assimilation
Metabolism
Absorption
#6

Which of the following is a common essential amino acid for animals?

Methionine
Glycine
Alanine
Proline
#7

What is the primary function of the cecum in herbivorous animals?

Protein digestion
Fat absorption
Cellulose fermentation
Water reabsorption
#8

Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin?

Vitamin C
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
#9

What is the term for the process of breaking down complex nutrients into simpler ones?

Catabolism
Anabolism
Synthesis
Transport
#10

Which of the following is a ruminant animal?

Horse
Dog
Cow
Cat
#11

In the context of animal nutrition, what does the term 'metabolic rate' refer to?

The speed of digestion
The rate of nutrient absorption
The rate of energy expenditure
The efficiency of enzyme activity
#12

In the process of glycolysis, glucose is converted into what substance?

Pyruvate
Lactic acid
Acetyl-CoA
Citric acid

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