Energy Roles in Livestock

Question 1

___________ serves as the information center that links amino acids together to form a specific protein with a particular physiological function

Answer 1

DNA

Question 2

How many total amino acids are there

Answer 2

23

Question 3

where excess ammonia known as Uria exits through

Answer 3

urine

Question 4

___________________ are nitrogen compounds that originated from proteins provided in the diet

Answer 4

Amino Acids

Question 5

____________________ must be supplied with essential amino acids in their diet because they cannot synthesize amino acids

Answer 5

nonruminants

Question 6

t/f: there are 13 essential amino acids

Answer 6

false

Question 7

Amino acids are the bricks and mortar of which muscles, body tissues, skin and hair are built

Answer 7

true

Question 8

t/f Nonruminants can synthesize their own amino acids if there is enough nitrogen in the diet

Answer 8

false

Question 9

T/F: Proteins provide energy when fed in amounts higher than the body requires

Answer 9

true

Question 10

symptoms of protein deficiency

Answer 10

1. Lack of Energy
2. Lack of muscle
3. Lack of Growth
4. Poor hair coat
5. Poor appetite