Question 1

A loss of a minimum of __ of its water would be fatal to an animal.

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A)   15%
B)   25%
C)   35%
D)   5%E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

The second stage of catabolic metabolism occurs in the

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A)   cell membrane.
B)   cytosol.
C)   mitochondria.
D)   ribosomes.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D) B

Question 3

Most enzymes end with the suffix

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A)   -ace.
B)   -ase.
C)   -ate.
D)   -atyl.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Examples of microminerals are

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A)   cobalt, calcium, chromium.
B)   copper, iodine, iron.
C)   magnesium, zinc, fluorine, sulfur.
D)   manganese, magnesium, molybdenum.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

The molecule with which an enzyme reacts is the

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A)   substance.
B)   substate.
C)   substrate.
D)   substratum.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 6

Hemoglobin is classified as a

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A)   membrane protein.
B)   protective protein.
C)   structural protein.
D)   transport protein.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D) D

Question 7

Each enzyme has the capability of initiating a maximum of how many types of enzymatic reactions.

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A)   5
B)   1
C)   10
D)   2E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 8

A catalyst

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A)   lowers the activation energy of a reaction and slows down the reaction.
B)   lowers the activation energy of a reaction and speeds up the reaction.
C)   raises the activation energy of a reaction and slows down the reaction.
D)   raises the activation energy of a reaction and speeds up the reaction.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Postparturient ketosis usually appears

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A)   during fertilization of an ova.
B)   during lactation.
C)   during the first trimester of pregnancy.
D)   when an embryo becomes a fetus.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Examples of trace elements are

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A)   calcium, potassium, sodium.
B)   chlorine, selenium, fluorine.
C)   cobalt, fluorine, sulfur.
D)   iodine, iron, zinc.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Of the six categories of nutrients, which three produce energy when they are consumed?

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A)   carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
B)   lipids, vitamins, and proteins
C)   minerals, carbohydrates, and proteins
D)   proteins, lipids, and mineralsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

The third stage of catabolic metabolism occurs in the

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A)   cell membrane.
B)   cytosol.
C)   mitochondria.
D)   ribosomes.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

When an animal starts breaking down body fat to compensate for a caloric deficiency in its diet, __ are released into the bloodstream.

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A)   amino acids
B)   ketones
C)   monosaccharides
D)   polysaccharidesE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The primary function of dietary vitamins is to

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A)   activate enzymes.
B)   break down proteins.
C)   degrade minerals.
D)   metabolize carbohydrates.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Taurine is an essential nutrient for which species of animal?

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A)   canine
B)   equine
C)   feline
D)   ovineE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

In general, cofactors and coenzymes assist with

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A)   anabolic metabolism.
B)   catabolic metabolism.
C)   enzymatic reactions.
D)   hydrolytic reactions.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C) C

Question 17

Examples of macrominerals are

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A)   calcium, magnesium, potassium.
B)   iodine, iron, sodium.
C)   nickel, phosphorus, selenium.
D)   sulfur, copper, chlorine.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Plant and grain protein digestion in ruminants occurs primarily in the

Accepted Answer

A)   abomasum.
B)   omasum.
C)   reticulum.
D)   rumen.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following minerals is the most abundant in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   calcium
B)   iron
C)   potassium
D)   sodiumE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

The fat-soluble vitamins are

Accepted Answer

A)   A, B12, C, D.
B)   A, D, E, K.
C)   C, B6, B12, E.
D)   C, D, E, K.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 17: Nutrients and Metabolism

A loss of a minimum of __ of its water would be fatal to an animal.

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The second stage of catabolic metabolism occurs in the

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Most enzymes end with the suffix

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Examples of microminerals are

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The molecule with which an enzyme reacts is the

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Hemoglobin is classified as a

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Each enzyme has the capability of initiating a maximum of how many types of enzymatic reactions.

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A catalyst

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Postparturient ketosis usually appears

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Examples of trace elements are

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Of the six categories of nutrients, which three produce energy when they are consumed?

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The third stage of catabolic metabolism occurs in the

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When an animal starts breaking down body fat to compensate for a caloric deficiency in its diet, __ are released into the bloodstream.

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The primary function of dietary vitamins is to

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Taurine is an essential nutrient for which species of animal?

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In general, cofactors and coenzymes assist with

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Which of the following minerals is the most abundant in the body?

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The fat-soluble vitamins are

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