Fundamentals of Animal Science Quiz

Explore fundamentals of animal science with this quiz. Questions cover ethology, breeding, nutrition, and more. Test yourself now!

#1

What is the primary purpose of animal science?

To study plant biology
To study the behavior of rocks
To study the genetics and management of animals
To explore outer space
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#2

Which of the following is not a component of animal feed?

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Vitamins
Chlorophyll
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#3

What is the main purpose of the rumen in ruminant animals?

Respiration
Digestion
Vision
Circulation
#4

Which of the following is an example of an external parasite in animals?

Tapeworm
Flea
Roundworm
Hookworm
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#5

Which of the following is a component of the central nervous system in animals?

Heart
Liver
Brain
Stomach
#6

Which of the following is a ruminant animal?

Dog
Horse
Cow
Cat
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#7

What is the term for the process of giving birth in animals?

Ovulation
Fertilization
Parturition
Metamorphosis
#8

What is the term for the process of breaking down food in the stomach into absorbable components?

Digestion
Fermentation
Respiration
Circulation
#9

Which animal is known for its ability to produce silk?

Goat
Spider
Bee
Ant
#10

Which of the following is a common method of animal identification?

Fingerprinting
Ear tagging
Retina scanning
Voice recognition
#11

What is the term for the process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use?

Photosynthesis
Denitrification
Nitrogen fixation
Ammonification
#12

Which of the following is a monogastric animal?

Cow
Pig
Sheep
Horse
#13

What is the purpose of artificial insemination in animal breeding?

To enhance animal intelligence
To increase milk production
To prevent diseases
To control the animal population
#14

What is the term for the study of animal behavior?

Entomology
Ornithology
Ethology
Herpetology
#15

In animal breeding, what does the term 'crossbreeding' refer to?

Breeding within the same breed
Breeding between different species
Breeding between different breeds
Breeding using artificial insemination
#16

Which of the following is a common method of animal reproduction in fish?

Viviparity
Oviparity
Marsupialization
Budding
#17

What is the term for the scientific study of animal diseases?

Zoology
Pathology
Epidemiology
Pharmacology

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