The diagrams below represent the alimentary canals of two farm animals - NSC Agricultural Sciences - Question 2 - 2016 - Paper 1
Question 2
The diagrams below represent the alimentary canals of two farm animals.
Which farm animal above (FARM ANIMAL 1 or FARM ANIMAL 2) is a non-ruminant?
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:The diagrams below represent the alimentary canals of two farm animals - NSC Agricultural Sciences - Question 2 - 2016 - Paper 1
Step 1
Which farm animal above (FARM ANIMAL 1 or FARM ANIMAL 2) is a non-ruminant?
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FARM ANIMAL 1 is the non-ruminant animal.
Step 2
Give ONE reason for the answer to QUESTION 2.1.1.
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FARM ANIMAL 1 does not have a complex stomach; it has a simple/single/monogastric stomach.
Step 3
Indicate the type of feed which constitutes the greatest percentage of the ration for FARM ANIMAL 1.
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The type of feed that constitutes the greatest percentage of the ration for FARM ANIMAL 1 is roughage.
Step 4
Give ONE reason for the answer to QUESTION 2.1.3.
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Roughage is vital as it provides the required fiber for gut motility and overall digestion.
Step 5
Write down the letter (A–E) of the part that enables FARM ANIMAL 1 to digest the type of feed in QUESTION 2.1.3.
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The letter representing the part that enables FARM ANIMAL 1 to digest the feed type is A.
Step 6
Explain how EACH of D and E in FARM ANIMAL 2 assist in the digestion of grain feed.
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Part D helps to soften and moisten grain feed, making it easier for digestive enzymes to act on it. Part E contains enzymes that further break down the grain feed into absorbable nutrients.
