A disadvantage of prolonged inbreeding in farm animals it that it leads to
Reduced vigour among offspring
Increased vigour among offspring
Production of pure breeds
Production of animals with uniform characteristics
Correct answer is A
The genetic diversity or variability is reduced with increase in inbreeding. Prolonged inbreeding leads to Inbreeding depression which is the reduced biological fitness in a given population.
In poultry, nutrients are absorded mainly in the
Caecum
Proventriculus
Large intestine
Small intestine
Correct answer is D
The Small Intestine in Chicken aids in digestion and nutrient absorption. Composed of the duodenum, jejunum and ileum.
Which of the following characteristics describes the external features of sheep?
Convex face
Concave face
Erect ear
Short tail
Correct answer is D
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
In farm animals, hormones are released into the
Blood stream
Muscle tissue
Adipose
Nervous system
Correct answer is A
Endocrine glands make chemicals called hormones and pass them straight into the bloodstream. Hormones can be thought of as chemical messages. From the blood stream, the hormones communicate with the body by heading towards their target cell to bring about a particular change or effect to that cell.
Which of the labelled parts is used by the tapeworm to attach itself to the host?
I only
II only
II and III only
I and III only
Correct answer is C
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
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