ANIMAL SCIENCE

SET B

1.Meat from mature sheep over one year of age

a .Mutton b. Lamb
c .Chevon d. Venison

2.The study of developmental anatomy covering the period from conception to birth.

a. Gross anatomy
b. Histology
c. Comparative anatomy
d. Embryology

3. Neurology studies all these structure , except

a .Bloods b. Spinal cord

c. Brain d. Nerves

4..A cytoplasmic organelle of the cell which acts as processing , packing and
storage centers for the products released from the cells.

a.Endoplasmic reticulum
b. Lysosome
c. Mitochondria
d .Golgi apparatus

5.All mechanism of farm animals to reduce heat loss in cold weather except

a.Reduce Vaporization b. Increase in activity

c. Avoidance in solar radiation d. Grouping together

6. System of breeding animals where purebred Boer mated to Dadiangas goat

a .Upgrading b .Purebreeding
c Crossbreeding d .Inbreeding

7. A step of slaughtering swine define as the removal of hair and scurf

a .Sticking b. Scrapping
c. Scalding d. Evisceration

8. A fetal membrane which is sometimes called as “the second water bag “ that act
during parturition as wedge to dilate the cervix and ruptures allowing the water to
escape

a. Amnion b. Allantois
c. Chorion d. Prostaglandin

9.Which of the following species does not have hair ?

a. Cattle b. Pig c .Sheep d. Horse

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10. The energy value of fats is higher than that of carbohydrates because fat / oil contain
more ____and ___ than do carbohydrates

a. Carbon and oxygen

b. Hydrogen and oxygen
c. Carbon and hydrogen
d. Carbon and nitrogen

11.The stomac of ruminant is divided in

a. 2 parts b. 3 parts
c. 4 parts d. 5 parts

12.The liver produces a yellow-green , alkaline , liquid called

a. Hormone
b. Enzyme
c. Bile
d. None of the above

13. Chewing the cud is a practice by

a. Swine b. Chicken
c. Cattle d. Horse

14.In a given year ,mohair grows approximately

a. 6 inches b. 12 inches
c. 20 inches d. 2 inches

15.The following factor does not influence the quality and value of wool

a .Softness b. Greasiness
c. Strength d. Cump

16. The ____ causes wool fiber to cling together ,called felting

a. Medulla b. Greasiness
c. Cortex d. Cuticle

17.Growth of wool fiber takes place in the cortex

a. Skin
b. Root bulb
c. Secondary follicle
d. Sebaceous gland

18.Body cells contain pairs of chromosomes and each chromosomes contains_____, the
functional unit of inheritance

a. Sperm b. Egg
c. Genes d. Semen
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19.The union of the sperm and egg , and establishment of the paired condition of the
chromosomes is called

a. Implantation b. Capacitation
c. Fertilization d. Maturation

20.What is the result of the second maturation division in the female egg cell ?

a. Primary oocyte b. Polar body

c. Ovum d .Both A and B

21. The organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system is called

a. Arteries b. Heart
c. Capillaries d. Veins

22. Hormones are organic catalyst that influence the growth and development of the body ,
they are secreted by

a. Lymphatic system
b. Urinary system
c. Digestive system
d. Endocrine system
23.Which of the following is not one of the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA

a. Guanine b. Histidine
c. Thymine d. Adenine

24. Gametes are _______ ,while a zygotes is _____?

a. Haploid / haploid
b. Diploid / homologous
c. Diploid / Diploid
d. Haploid , Diploid

25. The location of a gene in a chromosomes is called a ( n)

a. Nucleotide
b. Ribosomes
c. Locus
d. Allele

26. Which of the following is not a type of RNA?

a. Transfer RNA (t RNA) b.. Ribosomal RNA (r RNA)

c. Chromosomal RNA ( c RNA)
d. Messenger RNA ( m RNA)

27.The combination of deoxyribose , phosphate ,and one of a four possible nitrogenous

bases is called

a. Polymer b. Locus
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c. DNA d. Nucleotide

28. After chromosomes replication and synapsis in the male ,the resulting cell is called

a. Secondary spermatocytes
b. Spermatogenesis
c. Primary Spermatocytes
d. Primary oocytes

29. The unique type of cell division by which gametes are formed is called

a. Meiosis b. Oogenesis
c . Ribosomes d. Mitosis

30.Swine have the ______ number of chromosomes ,when compared to other livestock

a. Same b. Largest
c. Smallest d. None of the above

31. Genes that occupy corresponding loci in homologous chromosomes and affect the
same characteristics in different ways are called

a. Nucleotides b. Alleles
c .Homologous d. Recessive

32. In base linkage ,adenine is always complementary to

a. Guanine b. Cytosine
c. Thymine d. Phenylalanine

33. When genes at corresponding loci on homologous chromosomes differ ,one allele
may overpower the other. The overpowering allele is called

a. Homologous b. Polled
c .Recessive d.Dominant

34.The symbol for homologous –dominant black would look like

a. BB b. bb c. Bb d. bB

35. Semen from which breed is used most extensively in beef A.I ?

a. Limousin b. Angus
c. Hereford d. Charolois

36. How many motile ,normal spermatozoa should one unit of bull semen contain ?

a. 10,000 b. 10
c. 100,000 d. 10 million

37.How often can semen be collected from tom turkey?

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a. Two or three times each week
b. One time a month
c. One time a day
d. Several times a day

38.Cows found in estrus in the morning are usually artificially inseminated

a. that evening
b. 48 hours later
c. as soon as possible
d. the next morning

39.The following are all signs of estrus in cattle ,except

a. Winking b. Mounting
c. Restlessness d. Vaginal discharge

40.Which industry is least likely to use artificially inseminated.

a. Sheep b. Dairy cattle

c. Beef cattle d. Swine

41. When frozen and thawed ,approximately _______of cattle embryos are normal

a. 15 percent b. 85 percent
c. 50 percent d. 100 percent

42.In a two –injection estrus synchronization program ,the first injection is counted as day
one.The subsequent injection is called administered on day

a. 11 to 13 b. 2 c. 15 to 17 d. 3 to 5

43.The success of an A.I program depends on which of the following factors

a. Skill of the A.I technician

b. High fertility
c. Superior heat detection
d. All of the above

44.A miniature farm animals used as laboratory animals because their pulmonary cardiac
,dental and prenatal brain development closely resembles that of humans

a. Pigs b. Horse c. Goat d. Cattle

45. When the selection of stock is for one trait at a time , it is called

a. Selection index
b. Independent culling
c. Tandem
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d. None of the choices

46. A nutrient when stored within the muscle helps make meat juicy and good tasting.

a. Protein b. Vitamin
c. Mineral d. Fats

47.Ruminants produce all of the following textile products except

a. Hair b. Cotton c. Wool d. Pelts

48. Which animal species does not provide milk to humans

a. Yak b. Buffalo
c. Reindeer d. Swine

49. Average gestation period for a cow is

a. 210 days b. 250 days

c. 280 days d. 310 days

50. Average gestation period for a buffalo

a. 210 days b. 250 days

c. 280 days d. 310 days

51. PETA refers

a. People for Exotic Treated Animals

b. Problems in Exotic Treated Animals
c. People’s Expression for Treated
Animals
d. People for Ethical Treatment of
Animals

52.Milk and products made from milk do not contribute which item to the human

a. Vitamin C b. Energy
c. Protein d. Mineral

53. The normal gestation period of a goat is

a. 125 -130 days b. 135 – 142 days

c. 110-118 days d. 145 – 152 days

54. Disbudding of goats can be done at the age of

a. 5 days b. 10 days
c. 30 days d. 45 days

55.A culture of lactic streptocci added to milk to promote acid development is called

a. Rennet b. Starter
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c. Casein d. Churn

56.Examples of recent advances in human medicine made possible by animal research

includes all , except

a. A protein defense system preventing organ rejection

b. A gene which helps doctors detect colon cancer
c. Swine that produce human hemoglobin
d. Serum treatment for baldness

57.Which of the following types of cattle was developed in the tropics

a. Bos taurus b. Bos angus

c. Bos indicus d. Bos bubaline

58. When grazing sheep utilize

a. Forbs b. Short grasses

c. Tall grasses d. Both A and B

59. Kosher meat comes from animals that have been harvested in a manner prescribed
by the

a. Bible b. Koran c. Halal d. Torah

60.Primary factors affecting dressing percent includes

a. Muscling , drop weight and hide weight

b. Fill bone mass and blood weight
c. Fill, fatness and muscling
d. Yield grade ,fatness and ribeye

61. Gestation period of sheep is

a. 121 – 127 days b. 135 – 137 days

c. 142 – 152 days d. 160-- 172 days

62. Veal is from calves of what age ?

a. Between 3 and 6 months

b. Age at weaning
c. Three months or younger
d. None of the above

63. Regurgitation takes place in

a. Rumen b. Reticulum
c. Omasum d. Abomasum

64. Parts removed from carcasses post evisceration are called

a. Viscera
b. Drop
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c. Offal
d. All of the above

65. Major physical components of meat are :

a. Muscle ,fat , bone and connective tissue

b. Connective tissues , ligaments ,tendons and tenderness
c. Fat , bone , ligaments and hides
d. Muscle , fat , marrow and tissues

66. The function of reticulum is

a. To hold foreign harmful bodies

b. To furnish additional stomach space
c. Both A & B
d. Squeezing of water from feed.

67.Which is not a factor influencing decisions about animal numbers and amount of
product to produce ?

a. Weather
b. The probability of previous fiscal year
c. Consumer demand
d. Feed price

68.The albumen is also known as the

a. Membrane b. Egg yolk

c. Cuticle d. Egg white

69. A poultry species where livers are used to make pate ,are a gourmet product in
European countries

a. Goose b. Pigeon
c. Chicken d. Duck

70 .Poultry meat is an excellent source of

a. Riboflavin and thiamin

b. Amino acids
c. Vitamin A
d. All of the above

71. The main function of abomasum is

a. Storage of feeds
b. Cleaning of feeds
c. Squeezing of water from feed
d. Secretion of gastric juices

72.Most red meats are marketed as

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a. Dehydrates products
b. Processed products
c. Fresh products
d. Frozen products

73.Dark meat is

a. Higher in protein than light meat

b. Higher in calories than light meat
c. Easier to digest than light meat
d. Lower in cholesterol than light meat
74.Turkey meat can be separated from the bone and further processed into

a. Salami
b. Bologna
c. Frankfurters
d. All of the above

75.Which of the following is not a product containing down or feathers ?

a. Denim b. Sleeping bags

c. Fishing flies d. Brushes

76.Today ,most packer ship red meat in the form of

a. Split carcasses
b .Primal or retail cuts
c. Whole carcasses
d. None of the above

77.Which of the following is not true of layer?

a. Economical meat production

b. Light mature weights
c. Inefficient meat producers
d. Slower growing

78. Carotene can be split into two molecules of vitamin

a. Vitamin A b. Vitamin D
c. Vitamin E d. Vitamin K

79.SNF in milk refers to the total solids minus the milk_______?

a. Protein b. Water c. Fat d. Vitamins

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80.When the word “cultured’ appears on fermented dairy products labels,it indicates the
rigidly controlled addition of appropriate _____ cultures to the products

a. Virus b. Protozoa
c. Parasitic d. Bacteria

81.An enzyme obtained from the stomachs of young calves ,is added to thicken milk
during cheese making process is called

a. Pepsin b. Trypsin
c. Rennin d. Protease

82. Milk is the only natural source of

a. Sucrose b. Glucose
c. Lactose d. Maltose

83. Milk is an excellent source of the following nutrients except

a. Riboflavin b. Iron
c. Phosphorus d. Calcium

84. Which of the following is not classification of cheeses and cheese products?

a. Hard b. Soft
c. Semi-hard d. Semi- soft

85. Digestive organ poultry include the following , except

a. Crop b. Gizzard
c. Proventriculus d. Reticulum

86.The country leading the world in total cheese production is

a. France b. Sweden
c. Germany d. United States

87.This type of vitamin is found in the non fat portion of milk

a. Fat soluble b. Water –soluble

c. A,D,E,K d. Both A and K

88.Lactose ,the predominant carbohydrates in milk ,is synthesized in which gland ?

a. Pituitary gland b. Mammary gland

c. Thyroid gland d . Adrenal gland

89.Carotene , a vitamin A precursor ,gives a rich ____ color to milk Jersey and Guernsey
cows

a. Yellow b. Red c. Brown d. Green

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90.Colostrum contains ______ lactose than milk

a. Less b. the same amount

c. more d. none of the above

91. The homogenization process is used to

a. Improved the taste of fluid milk

b. Remove fat from milk
c. Stabilize emulsion of milk fat
d. Slow the deterioration of fluid mlik

92. Lipids contribute about______ of the total calories in milk

a. 70 percent b. 10 percent
c. 50 percent d. 90 percent

93.Fiber from sheep ,angora goats can be used to make all of the following, except

a. Raw cloth b. Clothing

c. Carpets d. Glue

94.Which of the following is considered an inedible by product of cattle and swine?

a. Kidney b. Lung
c. Heart d. Spleen

95.The term” hide” refer to a beef hide weighing more than _____ pounds.

a. 10 b. 50 c. 100 d. 30

96. Cow and steer hides are useful for each of the following products except

a. Shoe and boot uppers

b. Upholstery
c. Kidskin gloves
d. Patent

97.That portion of milk which remain after the removal of cream in whole remain after the
removal of the cream in whole or in part is called

a. Filled milk b. Skimmilk

c. Evaporated milk d. Whey

98.White blood cell includes the following except

a. Basophils b. Lymphocytes
c. Monocytes d. Erythrocytes
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99. The largest component of the farm animal brain

a. Cerebrum b Cerebellum
c. Pons d. Medulla oblongata

100. A protein hormone secreted by beta cell of the islets of langerhans in the pancreas
which removes excess sugar in the blood is called

a. Glucagon b. Insulin
c. Calcitonin d. Vasopression

to GOD be the glory !!!!!!

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SET B ANSWER’S KEY SET B

1. A 26 . C 51. D 76. B

2. D 27. D 52. A 77. A

3. A 28. C 53. D 78. A

4. D 29. A 54. A 79. C

5. C 30. C 55.B 80. D

6. A 31. B 56. D 81. C

7. B 32. C 57. C 82. C

8. A 33. D 58. D 83. B

9. B 34. A 59. D 84. C

10. C 35. B 60. C 85. B

11. C 36. D 61. C 86. D

12. C 37. A 62. C 87. B

13. C 38. A 63. A 88. B

14. B 39. A 64. D 89. A

15. B 40. C 65. A 90. A

16. D 41. B 66. C 91. C

17. B 42, A 67. B 92. C

18. C 43. D 68. D 93. D

19.C 44. A 69. A 94. B

20. D 45. C 70. E 95. D

21. B 46. D 71. D 96. C

22. D 47. B 72. C 97. B

23. B 48. D 73. B 98. D

24. D 49. C 74. D 99. A

25. C 50. D 75. A 100. B