InterviewSolution
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What is the scientific term for birth?(a) Domino(b) Parturition(c) Calving(d) DystociaThis question was addressed to me in class test.My question is taken from Diseases and Deficiency topic in portion Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» The correct option is (b) Parturition |
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When did the World Dairy Expo start sponsoring a collegiate judging contest?(a) 1948(b) 1958(c) 1968(d) 1978This question was addressed to me during an interview for a job.This interesting question is from Diseases and Deficiency in chapter Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct option is (C) 1968 |
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When the environmental temperature falls below 30°F, the normal diet of a young calf should be supplemented with _______________(a) Protein(b) Energy(c) Vitamin A(d) None of the aboveI had been asked this question during an interview.Query is from Diseases and Deficiency topic in division Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» The correct OPTION is (b) Energy |
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When referring to vaccinations, what do the letters MLV stand for?(a) Milking Line Vaccination(b) Modified Live Virus(c) Milker’s Logical Vaccination(d) Modified Loving VirusThis question was posed to me in quiz.Query is from Diseases and Deficiency topic in portion Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» The correct answer is (b) Modified Live Virus |
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Where is the Dairy Shrine located?(a) El Paso, Illinois(b) Dayton, Ohio(c) Madison, Wisconsin(d) Fort Atkinson, WisconsinThe question was asked in an interview for internship.My doubt stems from Diseases and Deficiency in section Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Right option is (d) Fort ATKINSON, Wisconsin |
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What does BVD stand for?(a) Boring Viral Distress(b) Bovine Viral Disease(c) Bovine Viral Dumbness(d) Bovine Viral DiarrheaThe question was posed to me during a job interview.My question is based upon Diseases and Deficiency in portion Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Right option is (d) Bovine VIRAL Diarrhea |
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Neospora caninum is a major cause of what in pregnant cows?(a) Abortion(b) Parturition(c) Nutrition deficiency(d) Chronic diarrheaThis question was addressed to me in an internship interview.This key question is from Diseases and Deficiency topic in section Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» RIGHT answer is (a) ABORTION Explanation: Neospora caninum is a protozoan parasite that is emerging as an IMPORTANT infectious cause of weak calves and abortion in cattle. |
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What do the letters FSA stand for?(a) Farm Service Agency(b) Farm Study Agency(c) Farm Sales Agency(d) Farm Safety AdministrationThe question was asked in an interview for internship.I'd like to ask this question from Diseases and Deficiency topic in portion Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Right choice is (a) Farm SERVICE Agency |
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What percent moisture should corn silage be chopped at when stored in horizontal silos-bunkers or bags?(a) 10 percent moisture(b) 20 percent moisture(c) 30 percent moisture(d) 70 percent moistureThis question was addressed to me in an online interview.My doubt is from Diseases and Deficiency topic in section Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct choice is (d) 70 percent moisture |
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Corn silage, stored in upright, top-unloading silos, should be chopped at what percent moisture?(a) 72 to 75 percent moisture(b) 82 to 85 percent moisture(c) 92 to 95 percent moisture(d) 62 to 65 percent moistureI have been asked this question in an internship interview.This interesting question is from Diseases and Deficiency topic in chapter Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Right answer is (d) 62 to 65 percent moisture |
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Corn silage stored in sealed uprights should be ensiled at what moisture?(a) No less than 40 percent moisture(b) No less than 50 percent moisture(c) No less than 60 percent moisture(d) No less than 30 percent moistureI had been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.Question is from Diseases and Deficiency in division Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Right choice is (C) No less than 60 percent MOISTURE |
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When discussing nutrition, what does NPN stand for?(a) Nonprotein nitrogen(b) Normal protein necessities(c) Natural protein nitrogen(d) No protein in nitrogenThe question was posed to me in unit test.I need to ask this question from Diseases and Deficiency in section Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Right option is (a) Nonprotein nitrogen |
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How frequently should an average cow freshen?(a) Once every 24 months(b) Once every 12 months(c) Once every 20 months(d) Only once in her lifetimeI have been asked this question during an internship interview.My doubt stems from Diseases and Deficiency topic in section Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct choice is (b) Once every 12 months |
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What do the letters NRC stand for?(a) National Research Company(b) National Research Council(c) National Research Chapter(d) National Rehabilitation CenterThe question was asked during an internship interview.My question is from Diseases and Deficiency in division Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Right choice is (b) National RESEARCH Council |
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Oxytocin causes what to happen in a dairy cow?(a) Milk letdown(b) Uterine contractions(c) Milk letdown and urine contraction(d) PregnancyThis question was addressed to me in a job interview.This intriguing question comes from Diseases and Deficiency in section Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct answer is (c) Milk letdown and urine contraction |
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What do the letters FARAD stand for?(a) Food Animal Resistance Activity Database(b) Food Animal Residue Avoidance Data(c) Food Animal Resistance Activity Data(d) Food Animal Residue Avoidance DatabankI have been asked this question in an international level competition.My question is from Diseases and Deficiency topic in portion Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct OPTION is (d) Food Animal Residue Avoidance DATABANK |
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What bacterium causes cattle tuberculosis (TB)?(a) Mycobacterium canine(b) Mycobacterium ovius(c) Mycobacterium avious(d) Mycobacterium bovisThe question was asked in quiz.This key question is from Diseases and Deficiency topic in section Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct option is (d) Mycobacterium bovis |
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When discussing feed mixers, what is the range of manufacturers recommended mixing times?(a) 1-2 minutes(b) 3-6 minutes(c) 10-15 minutes(d) 7-9 minutesThe question was asked in class test.My doubt is from Diseases and Deficiency in chapter Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» RIGHT choice is (b) 3-6 minutes Best explanation: 3-6 minutes is the minimum MIXING TIME for (single-auger) vertical feed mixers. The feed is mixed into the acceptable mixing range (below 10%) until 3 minutes had elapsed. |
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Foot Rot is scientifically known as what?(a) Intraheel laminitis(b) Digital Dermatitis(c) Interdigital phlegmon(d) PhlegmonThe question was posed to me in final exam.My doubt stems from Diseases and Deficiency in portion Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» RIGHT option is (c) Interdigital phlegmon Explanation: Footrot is a subacute or acute necrotic infection that originates in the interdigital SKIN, LEADING to cellulitis in the DIGITAL region. |
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Hairy Heel Wart is scientifically known as what?(a) Digital Divide(b) Digital Dermatitis(c) Intraheel laminitis(d) Digital phlegmonThe question was posed to me during an interview.The question is from Diseases and Deficiency topic in division Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct CHOICE is (b) Digital DERMATITIS |
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The letters FSIS stand for what?(a) Food Service and Inspection Safety(b) Free State Inspection Service(c) Food Sanitation and Inquiry Service(d) Food Safety and Inspection ServiceI have been asked this question in unit test.My doubt is from Diseases and Deficiency topic in section Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct option is (d) Food SAFETY and Inspection Service |
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Cows that are at risk of developing ketosis can be fed what vitamin to help prevent ketosis?(a) Niacin(b) Zinc(c) B-complex(d) Vitamin-CThe question was posed to me in semester exam.My doubt is from Diseases and Deficiency in division Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct choice is (a) Niacin |
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High potassium intake will decrease a cows ability to mobilize what?(a) Bone phosphorus(b) Lymphocytes(c) Bone calcium(d) ImmunoglobulinsThis question was posed to me during an online exam.The above asked question is from Diseases and Deficiency in portion Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» The correct choice is (C) BONE calcium |
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According to the NRC, what percent calcium should a dry cow ration contain?(a) 1 percent(b) 2 percent(c) 10 percent(d) 39 percentI had been asked this question in an online interview.My question comes from Diseases and Deficiency topic in section Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct choice is (d) 39 percent |
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What is Parturient paresis caused by?(a) Low blood levels of ionized calcium(b) Low blood levels of ionized sodium(c) Low blood levels of ionized zinc(d) Low blood levels of ionized vitamin-DI had been asked this question in homework.This intriguing question originated from Diseases and Deficiency in division Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is (a) Low blood levels of IONIZED calcium Explanation: PARTURIENT paresis, also called milk fever, in cattle, a disorder characterized by abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood (hypocalcemia). It occurs in cows most commonly within three days after they have calved, at a time when the COW’s production of milk has put a severe strain on its calcium stores. |
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Milk fever is also (scientifically) known as what?(a) Postpartum paresis(b) Mamogenesis(c) Masticular Paresis(d) Parturient paresisThe question was asked in an international level competition.The question is from Diseases and Deficiency in portion Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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What pathway in young calves directs milk into the abomasum, bypassing the rumen, reticulum, and omasum?(a) Rumen bypass groove(b) Masticulas passinomis(c) Esophageal groove(d) Rumen passinomisThis question was addressed to me during an interview.The doubt is from Diseases and Deficiency topic in chapter Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct CHOICE is (c) Esophageal groove |
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To the hundredth, how many pounds of milk are in one gallon?(a) 8.52 pounds(b) 8.72 pounds(c) 8.92 pounds(d) 8.62 poundsI had been asked this question in an interview.Enquiry is from Diseases and Deficiency topic in section Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» RIGHT option is (d) 8.62 pounds Explanation: This is because a GALLON of milk weighs about 8.6 pounds, give or take, based UPON whether it is whole milk (heavier) or skim (lighter). But for our purposes, 8.6 and 11.63 are ACCURATE enough. |
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What hormone is responsible for maintaining a pregnancy?(a) Progesterone(b) Lutalyse(c) Prostaglandin(d) OxytocinI got this question at a job interview.Query is from Diseases and Deficiency topic in portion Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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In reference to reproduction, what does CL stand for?(a) Cattle Lutalysis(b) Cervix Lymphocyte(c) Compound Luteum(d) Corpus LuteumThis question was addressed to me in an interview for job.Enquiry is from Diseases and Deficiency topic in division Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» The CORRECT choice is (d) Corpus Luteum |
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What is the approximate time of ovulation in cattle after the beginning of heat?(a) 60 hours(b) 90 hours(c) 30 hours(d) 3 hoursThis question was posed to me in final exam.Enquiry is from Diseases and Deficiency topic in section Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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What is the average duration of standing the heat in cattle?(a) 4 hours(b) 12 hours(c) 70 hours(d) 8 hoursThe question was asked in homework.This interesting question is from Diseases and Deficiency topic in division Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» CORRECT answer is (b) 12 HOURS Explanation: The average duration of STANDING heat is 15 to 18 hours, but heat duration MAY vary from 8 to 30 hours among cows. An estrous cow usually STANDS to be mounted 20 to 55 times during her estrous period. Each mount lasts three to seven seconds. |
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What does GnRH stand for?(a) Gestation Repression Hormone(b) Genotype Reflection Hormone(c) Goonie Resusitation Hoovermobile(d) Gonadotropin Releasing HormoneI got this question in a national level competition.This key question is from Diseases and Deficiency topic in section Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» CORRECT choice is (d) Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone The EXPLANATION is: GnRH is Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone. GnRH is the harmone which stimulates the SYNTHESIS and secretion of the two gonadotropins—luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)—by the anterior pituitary gland. |
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What percent non-fiber carbohydrate should a ration contain for high producing cows?(a) 35 to 40 percent(b) 10 to 20 percent(c) 56 to 61 percent(d) 22 to 27 percentI have been asked this question during a job interview.My doubt stems from Diseases and Deficiency topic in portion Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is (a) 35 to 40 percent Explanation: Non fiber carbohydrate is an IMPORTANT component of the cow’s milk. 35-40%non fiber carbohydrate should be PRESENT in the ration of a high PRODUCING cow. |
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When discussing lactation records, what does the term “fat corrected milk” mean?(a) Fat has been added to the milk to the correct level(b) Fat has been extracted from the milk to the correct level(c) Lactation records are being adjusted to the same milk fat percentage(d) The lactation record have an average amount of milk fatI had been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.My enquiry is from Diseases and Deficiency topic in section Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct answer is (c) Lactation records are being adjusted to the same milk fat percentage |
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In a cow, where would you find an alveolus?(a) Intestine(b) Udder(c) Brain(d) SkinI got this question during an interview.I need to ask this question from Diseases and Deficiency topic in division Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» The CORRECT option is (b) Udder |
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Where is the National Cheese Exchange Located?(a) Chicago, Illinois(b) Green Bay, Wisconsin(c) Madison Wisconsin(d) Eau Claire, WisconsinThe question was asked by my school principal while I was bunking the class.This interesting question is from Diseases and Deficiency topic in section Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» The CORRECT choice is (b) GREEN Bay, Wisconsin |
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If there are large numbers of flies around the dairy barn, what should be the first thing to be examined in an attempt to solve the fly problem?(a) Cow feeding procedures(b) Milking procedures(c) Manure handling procedures(d) Calf feeding proceduresI had been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.I'm obligated to ask this question of Diseases and Deficiency in portion Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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When referring to rations, what do the letters NFC stand for?(a) Not for Consumption(b) Non-fungus Community(c) National Football Camp(d) Nonforage CarbohydratesThis question was posed to me in quiz.My doubt is from Diseases and Deficiency topic in division Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct CHOICE is (d) Nonforage Carbohydrates |
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What is the average mature weight for a Jersey cow?(a) 1000 lb(b) 1400 lb(c) 800 lb(d) 500 lbThe question was posed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.I need to ask this question from Diseases and Deficiency in portion Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Where are undegradable proteins absorbed?(a) Large intestine(b) Rumen(c) Small Intestine(d) LiverThis question was posed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.I'm obligated to ask this question of Diseases and Deficiency topic in division Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Right answer is (c) Small Intestine |
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Which cows have higher protein requirements?(a) High-producing and open cows(b) Low-producing and pregnant cows(c) High-producing and pregnant cows(d) Low-producing and open cowsI got this question during an online exam.I would like to ask this question from Diseases and Deficiency topic in portion Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct option is (C) HIGH-producing and pregnant COWS |
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Where are degradable proteins broken down?(a) Reticulum(b) Abomasum(c) Omasum(d) RumenThis question was addressed to me in unit test.Question is from Diseases and Deficiency topic in chapter Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct answer is (d) Rumen |
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How much more energy do fats contain per unit than carbohydrates and proteins?(a) 3.0(b) 2.25(c) 2.0(d) 3.25I have been asked this question during a job interview.Question is taken from Diseases and Deficiency topic in division Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct CHOICE is (b) 2.25 |
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What fat-soluble vitamins do fats provide?(a) Vitamins A, D, E, and K(b) Vitamins A, B, E, and K(c) Vitamins A, C, E, and K(d) Vitamins A, C, D, E, and KThis question was addressed to me in homework.My doubt stems from Diseases and Deficiency topic in division Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» RIGHT choice is (a) VITAMINS A, D, E, and K The explanation: The fat-soluble vitamins, A, D, E, and K, are stored in the body for long periods of time and generally POSE a greater RISK for toxicity when consumed in excess than water-soluble vitamins. Eating a NORMAL, well-balanced diet will not lead to toxicity in otherwise healthy individuals. |
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What acid is formed when nonstructural carbohydrates are digested in the rumen?(a) Lactic acid(b) Citric acid(c) Propyl-hydro chloride(d) Propionic acidThis question was posed to me during an interview.I'm obligated to ask this question of Diseases and Deficiency in chapter Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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What do nonstructural carbohydrates consist of?(a) Proteins(b) Plant proteins, pectin, and sugar(c) Plant sugars(d) Plant starch, pectin, and sugarI got this question during an internship interview.My doubt stems from Diseases and Deficiency topic in section Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» RIGHT answer is (d) Plant starch, pectin, and sugar Easiest explanation: Carbohydrates can be divided into two GENERAL categories: NONSTRUCTURAL and structural carbohydrates. STARCHES, pectin and sugars are KNOWN as nonstructural carbohydrates and are digested by enzymes and absorbed in the foregut. |
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What does NSC stand for?(a) Nonstructural Carbons(b) Nitrogen Standard Calculation(c) Nonstructural Carbohydrates(d) Nitrogen Substitute CaloriesThe question was asked in exam.This intriguing question comes from Diseases and Deficiency in division Cow Health of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Right answer is (C) Nonstructural CARBOHYDRATES |
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