Which of the following grasses has the least nutritive value?

Here are the answers to the multiple-choice questions:

1. Which of the following grasses has the least nutritive value?
Weeping love grass (Eragrostis curvula) is known for its hardiness and ability to grow in poor conditions, but it generally has a lower nutritive value compared to other common pasture grasses like Rhodes grass, Stur grass, and Sabi panicum, especially as it matures.
The correct option is D.

2. Colostrum is a substance rich in
Colostrum is the first milk produced by mammals after birth. It is highly nutritious and contains a high concentration of antibodies (immunoglobulins), proteins, vitamins, and minerals, all crucial for the newborn's health and immunity.
The correct option is D.

3. Which digestive chamber is structured as a honeycomb in a polygastric digestive system?
In ruminant animals, the stomach has four compartments. The reticulum is characterized by its internal lining, which has a honeycomb-like appearance.
The correct option is D.

4. Which of the following is suitable for testing a food sample for the presence of proteins?

• Benedict's test is for reducing sugars.
• Clinistix and Albustix are primarily used for detecting substances in urine. Albustix specifically detects albumin, which is a protein.
• Iodine test is for starch. While the Biuret test is the standard for general protein detection in food, among the given options, Albustix is designed to detect protein (albumin), making it the most relevant choice for protein detection, even if its common application is clinical. The correct option is C.

5. Pen fattening is sometimes called
Pen fattening is a system of livestock production where animals are confined to pens and fed a high-energy diet to promote rapid weight gain. This practice is widely known as feedlotting.
The correct option is A.

6. Brisket cut is obtained from which part of the beef carcass?
The brisket is a cut of meat that comes from the lower chest or breast area of a beef carcass.
The correct option is B.

7. What triggers the production of antibodies?
Antibodies are produced by plasma cells, which differentiate from B cells. The production of antibodies is primarily triggered by the presence of an antigen, which binds to specific receptors on B cells. This interaction, often with the help of T cells, leads to B cell activation and antibody production.
The correct option is D.