1.1.1 The .. - NSC Agricultural Sciences - Question 1 - 2021 - Paper 1
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1.1.1 The ... in fowl is responsible for the physical digestion.
A proventriculus
B ventriculus
C crop
D caecum
1.1.2 Lipase is an enzyme that h... show full transcript
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1.1.1 The ... in fowl is responsible for the physical digestion.
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The correct answer is B: ventriculus, which is the primary site for physical digestion in birds.
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1.1.2 Lipase is an enzyme that helps to break down fat into ...
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The correct answer is A: glucose and fatty acids, as lipase specifically catalyzes the breakdown of fats.
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1.1.3 It is important to feed roughage to a fully grown ruminant because:
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The correct combination is A: (i), (ii) and (iv). Feeding roughage prevents gas buildup, stimulates rumen development, and ensures proper digestion.
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1.1.4 In a cafeteria style, farm animals are allowed to ...
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The correct answer is A: weigh, meaning animals have the freedom to select their feed based on personal preference.
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1.1.6 The purpose of vaccination is mainly to ... diseases in farm animals.
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The correct answer is A: control, as vaccinations are primarily designed to control various diseases in animal populations.
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1.1.7 The following statements are TRUE with regard to the use of foldable curtains in a broiler house:
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The correct combination is B: (i), (ii) and (iv), as these statements relate to controlling temperature, enhancing feed efficiency and reducing heat stress.
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1.1.8 Which ONE of the following combinations of diseases is classified as proclaimed viral diseases?
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The correct answer is C: Rabies and foot-and-mouth disease, both of which are significant and recognized viral diseases.
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1.1.9 ... are the congenital defects in bulls leading to sterility.
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The correct answer is B: Cryptorchidism and an injured penis, which are known factors contributing to sterility.
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1.1.10 The accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain of a foetus leading to ...
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The correct answer is A: Hydrocephalus, a condition characterized by excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain.
