Animal Nutritional Ecology MCQS January 8, 2026March 27, 2024 by u930973931_answers 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. What is the primary source of energy for most animals? (A) Carbohydrates (B) Proteins (C) Lipids (D) Vitamins 2. Which nutrient is essential for building and repairing body tissues in animals? (A) Proteins (B) Carbohydrates (C) Fats (D) Minerals 3. What is the function of lipids in animal nutrition? (A) Insulating the body (B) Building muscle tissues (C) Providing quick energy (D) Regulating body temperature 4. Which vitamin is crucial for calcium absorption in animals? (A) Vitamin D (B) Vitamin A (C) Vitamin E (D) Vitamin K 5. What is the role of water in animal nutrition? (A) Providing energy (B) Building tissues (C) Regulating body temperature (D) Enhancing vision 6. Which mineral is essential for the formation of hemoglobin in animals? (A) Calcium (B) Iron (C) Sodium (D) Potassium 7. In herbivorous animals, what is the primary source of protein? (A) Other animals (B) Insects (C) Plants (D) Fungi 8. Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing animal nutritional ecology? (A) Climate (B) Predator-prey interactions (C) Geological features (D) Habitat loss 9. What is the primary function of vitamins in animal nutrition? (A) Providing energy (B) Regulating metabolic processes (C) Building muscle tissues (D) Insulating the body 10. Which nutrient is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system in animals? (A) Minerals (B) Proteins (C) Fats (D) Carbohydrates 11. What is the primary role of carbohydrates in animal nutrition? (A) Building muscle tissues (B) Insulating the body (C) Regulating body temperature (D) Providing quick energy 12. Which nutrient deficiency can lead to osteoporosis in animals? (A) Iron (B) Sodium (C) Calcium (D) Potassium 13. Which type of animals are known as omnivores? (A) Animals that eat only plants (B) Animals that eat only other animals (C) Animals that eat both plants and other animals (D) Animals that eat fungi 14. What is the function of antioxidants in animal nutrition? (A) Providing energy (B) Regulating metabolic processes (C) Preventing cellular damage (D) Building muscle tissues 15. Which nutrient is essential for the formation of strong bones and teeth in animals? (A) Iron (B) Calcium (C) Sodium (D) Potassium 16. Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin? (A) Vitamin A (B) Vitamin D (C) Vitamin E (D) Vitamin C 17. What is the primary function of minerals in animal nutrition? (A) Providing energy (B) Building muscle tissues (C) Regulating metabolic processes (D) Enhancing vision 18. In which part of the digestive system are nutrients absorbed into the bloodstream? (A) Stomach (B) Large intestine (C) Small intestine (D) Esophagus 19. Which nutrient deficiency can lead to anemia in animals? (A) Sodium (B) Calcium (C) Iron (D) Potassium 20. What is the primary function of proteins in animal nutrition? (A) Building muscle tissues (B) Regulating metabolic processes (C) Providing energy (D) Insulating the body