Nutrition in animals practice exercise 1

Jane visits a nyama choma stall in Nairobi and orders roasted goat meat. Which type of teeth will she mainly use first to tear the meat? (1  Mark)

Jane visits a nyama choma stall in Nairobi and orders roasted goat meat. Which type of teeth will she mainly use first to tear the meat? (1  Mark)

Jane visits a nyama choma stall in Nairobi and orders roasted goat meat. Which type of teeth will she mainly use first to tear the meat? (1  Mark)

John observed that cows feed on grass while houseflies feed on waste and decaying matter. Identify the mode of nutrition used by each animal. (2 marks)

A student in Kakamega is chewing hard-boiled maize during break. Which type of teeth is MOST suitable for crushing the food at the back of the mouth?  (1 mark)

A student in Kakamega is chewing hard-boiled maize during break. Which type of teeth is MOST suitable for crushing the food at the back of the mouth?  (1 mark)

A student in Kakamega is chewing hard-boiled maize during break. Which type of teeth is MOST suitable for crushing the food at the back of the mouth?  (1 mark)

During a school visit to Nairobi National Park, students observed a lion eating a zebra. What type of feeding mode does this represent, and why is it important in the wild?  (2 marks)

During a school visit to Nairobi National Park, students observed a lion eating a zebra. What type of feeding mode does this represent, and why is it important in the wild?  (2 marks)

During a school visit to Nairobi National Park, students observed a lion eating a zebra. What type of feeding mode does this represent, and why is it important in the wild?  (2 marks)

Which combination of teeth would most likely be found in an omnivore?

Which combination of teeth would most likely be found in an omnivore?  (1 mark)

Which combination of teeth would most likely be found in an omnivore?  (1 mark)

During a biology lesson, students debate whether a tapeworm harms its host. What is the best reasoning based on its feeding mode?

During a biology lesson, students debate whether a tapeworm harms its host. What is the best reasoning based on its feeding mode?  (1 mark)

During a biology lesson, students debate whether a tapeworm harms its host. What is the best reasoning based on its feeding mode?  (1 mark)

During a class trip to Nairobi Snake Park, learners observed a python swallowing a rabbit whole. What adaptation allows the python to do this?

During a class trip to Nairobi Snake Park, learners observed a python swallowing a rabbit whole. What adaptation allows the python to do this?  (1 mark)

During a class trip to Nairobi Snake Park, learners observed a python swallowing a rabbit whole. What adaptation allows the python to do this?  (1 mark)

In Nairobi's Dandora dumpsite, fungi and bacteria are seen decomposing piles of waste. Why is their role important in this ecosystem?

In Nairobi's Dandora dumpsite, fungi and bacteria are seen decomposing piles of waste. Why is their role important in this ecosystem? (1 mark)

In Nairobi's Dandora dumpsite, fungi and bacteria are seen decomposing piles of waste. Why is their role important in this ecosystem? (1 mark)

If the duct that carries pancreatic juice to the small intestine is blocked, what problem might arise?

If the duct that carries pancreatic juice to the small intestine is blocked, what problem might arise?  (1 mark)

If the duct that carries pancreatic juice to the small intestine is blocked, what problem might arise?  (1 mark)

If the duct that carries pancreatic juice to the small intestine is blocked, what problem might arise?  (1 mark)

Study the table below showing the dentition of an animal. What is the most likely diet of the animal? Tooth TypeDescription IncisorsPresent CaninesSharp and pointed PremolarsPresent MolarsBroad and flat

Study the table below showing the dentition of an animal. What is the most likely diet of the animal?  (1 mark) Tooth Type Description Incisors Present Canines Sharp and pointed Premolars Present Molars Broad and flat

Study the table below showing the dentition of an animal. What is the most likely diet of the animal?  (1 mark) Tooth Type Description Incisors Present Canines Sharp and pointed Premolars Present Molars Broad and flat

Goats graze in the field eating grass, digesting it, and using it to grow. What is their mode of nutrition?

Goats graze in the field eating grass, digesting it, and using it to grow. What is their mode of nutrition?  (1 mark)

Goats graze in the field eating grass, digesting it, and using it to grow. What is their mode of nutrition?  (1 mark)

A conservationist in Tsavo noticed that elephants have molars that wear down and get replaced several times in their lives. What is the purpose of this dental adaptation?

A conservationist in Tsavo noticed that elephants have molars that wear down and get replaced several times in their lives. What is the purpose of this dental adaptation?  (1 mark)

A conservationist in Tsavo noticed that elephants have molars that wear down and get replaced several times in their lives. What is the purpose of this dental adaptation?  (1 mark)

Ali eats hot ugali with sukuma wiki. Which part of digestion starts in his mouth as he chews?

Ali eats hot ugali with sukuma wiki. Which part of digestion starts in his mouth as he chews?  (1 mark)

Ali eats hot ugali with sukuma wiki. Which part of digestion starts in his mouth as he chews?  (1 mark)

Ali eats hot ugali with sukuma wiki. Which part of digestion starts in his mouth as he chews?  (1 mark)

After a meal of githeri, Mary feels full. Inside her stomach, food is being churned and mixed with juices. What is this process called?

After a meal of githeri, Mary feels full. Inside her stomach, food is being churned and mixed with juices. What is this process called? (1 mark)

After a meal of githeri, Mary feels full. Inside her stomach, food is being churned and mixed with juices. What is this process called? (1 mark)

After a meal of githeri, Mary feels full. Inside her stomach, food is being churned and mixed with juices. What is this process called? (1 mark)

Which row in the table correctly explains the impact of losing a specific type of tooth in daily life? OptionLost ToothEffect in Daily Life AIncisorsDifficulty tearing meat BCaninesDifficulty piercing tough food like meat CPremolarsDifficulty cutting sugarcane at the front DMolarsDifficulty biting into fruits like apples

Which row in the table correctly explains the impact of losing a specific type of tooth in daily life?  (1 mark) Option Lost Tooth Effect in Daily Life A Incisors Difficulty tearing meat B Canines Difficulty piercing tough food like meat C Premolars Difficulty cutting sugarcane at the front D Molars Difficulty biting into fruits like apples

Which row in the table correctly explains the impact of losing a specific type of tooth in daily life?  (1 mark) Option Lost Tooth Effect in Daily Life A Incisors Difficulty tearing meat B Canines Difficulty piercing tough food like meat C Premolars Difficulty cutting sugarcane at the front D Molars Difficulty biting into fruits like apples

Which row in the table correctly explains the impact of losing a specific type of tooth in daily life?  (1 mark) Option Lost Tooth Effect in Daily Life A Incisors Difficulty tearing meat B Canines Difficulty piercing tough food like meat C Premolars Difficulty cutting sugarcane at the front D Molars Difficulty biting into fruits like apples

Which row in the table correctly explains the impact of losing a specific type of tooth in daily life?  (1 mark) Option Lost Tooth Effect in Daily Life A Incisors Difficulty tearing meat B Canines Difficulty piercing tough food like meat C Premolars Difficulty cutting sugarcane at the front D Molars Difficulty biting into fruits like apples

Which row in the table correctly explains the impact of losing a specific type of tooth in daily life?  (1 mark) Option Lost Tooth Effect in Daily Life A Incisors Difficulty tearing meat B Canines Difficulty piercing tough food like meat C Premolars Difficulty cutting sugarcane at the front D Molars Difficulty biting into fruits like apples

Which row in the table correctly explains the impact of losing a specific type of tooth in daily life?  (1 mark) Option Lost Tooth Effect in Daily Life A Incisors Difficulty tearing meat B Canines Difficulty piercing tough food like meat C Premolars Difficulty cutting sugarcane at the front D Molars Difficulty biting into fruits like apples