Animal Husbandry - Study Mode

[#431] Which of the following animal is heat resistant?
Correct Answer

(B) Buffalo

Explanation

Solution: Buffalo is heat resistant. The buffalo is so well suited to hot and humid climates and muddy terrain due to its morphological, anatomical, and behavioural characteristics. To thermoregulate, they rely on wallowing in water or mud to cool the body. These animals lack functional sweat glands and are almost incapable of panting.

[#432] Lactic acid content in fresh milk is
Correct Answer

(D) 0.10%

Explanation

Solution: The lactic acid content in fresh milk is 0.10%. Lactic acid bacteria are a group of 'friendly' bacteria that are good at consuming the sugar in milk (lactose) and converting it into lactic acid and other components. Lactic acid bacteria change both the flavour and texture of the milk and thereby turn it into a completely different product.

[#433] Maximum fat (%) in milk of
Correct Answer

(C) Bhadawari

Explanation

Solution: Maximum fat (%) in the milk of Bhadawari. Bhadwari is an improved water buffalo breed from Uttar Pradesh, India, that is kept for milk production mainly in the Agra and Etawah districts. Buffalo milk has higher levels of fat, lactose, protein, calcium, and vitamins A and C, with lower levels of vitamin E, riboflavin and cholesterol. Among the world's best buffalo genetic resources available in India, 'Bhadawari' is better known for its milk fat percentage, recorded as high as 13%.

[#434] How many total bones are present in the body of a horse?
Correct Answer

(A) 205

Explanation

Solution: Total number of bones present in the body of a horse is 205. Horses typically have 205 bones. The pelvic limb typically contains 19 bones, while the thoracic limb contains 20 bones. The skeletal system of the horse has three major functions in the body. It protects vital organs, provides framework, and supports soft parts of the body.

[#435] The milk sugar is
Correct Answer

(B) Disaccharide

Explanation

Solution: The milk sugar is Disaccharide. A disaccharide is the sugar formed when two monosaccharides are joined by glycosidic linkage. Milk sugar (lactose) is a disaccharide made by condensation of one molecule of each of the monosaccharides glucose and galactose.