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2019 WAEC Agricultural Science Practical (a) State the main food nutrient obtainable from specimen Q (BONE MEAL) and two main food...

Agricultural Science
WAEC 2019

(a) State the main food nutrient obtainable from specimen Q (BONE MEAL) and two main food nutrients obtainable from Specimen S(CATFISH)

(b) State three functions of each of the two main nutrients obtainable from specimen S mentioned in (a).

(c) Name three farm animals from which specimen Q could be obtained.

(d) Give three disadvantages of using the ingredients prepared from specimen P (BLOOD MEAL) in compounding livestock feed

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Explanation

(a) Main food nutrients obtainable from specimen Q (Bone Meal) and S (Catfish);

Specimen Q ;

  • Calcium
  • Phosphorus

Specimen S;

  • Protein
  • Fats and Oil

(b) Functions of the main nutrients obtainable from specimen s (Catfish)

Proteins;

  • For growth and bodybuilding
  • Repair of damaged tissues
  • Replacement of worn-out body tissues
  • Synthesis of enzymes, hormones and other body fluids
  • Formation of animal products such as milk, eggs, wool, fur, feather,

Fats and oil;

  • For insulation/conservation of body heat
  • Act as carriers of fat-soluble vitamins/solvent for vitamins A, D, E and K
  • Protects organs such as intestines, kidneys
  • Source of energy
  • Medicinal
  • Provision of essential fatty acids

(c) Farm animals from which specimens Q(Bone meal) could be obtained

  • Cattle
  • Sheep
  • Goat
  • Pig
  • Rabbits
  • All classes of poultry

(d) Disadvantages of using the ingredient prepared from dried animal blood (blood meal) in compounding livestock feed

  • Could be a source of disease infection
  • Invites a lot of flies-Has low palatability
  • Easily contaminated/adulterated
  • Poor storage ability
  • Repulsive odour

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