Animal Nutrition is one of 9 topics in the Grade 12 Agricultural Sciences CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which nutrient class is the animal's main source of energy, supplied mainly by roughages and grain concentrates?
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Answer: Carbohydrates — Carbohydrates, from roughages (grass, hay, silage) and concentrates (maize, grain), are the animal's main energy source.
Easy
2. Which macro-mineral pair is especially important for bone and eggshell formation?
Calcium and phosphorus
Iron and iodine
Sodium and chloride
Zinc and copper
Answer: Calcium and phosphorus — Calcium and phosphorus are macro-minerals essential for strong bones and, in layer hens, eggshell formation.
Easy
3. Name the vitamin that supports fertility and immune function in farm animals.
Answer: vitamin E — Vitamin E supports fertility and immune function; a deficiency can reduce reproductive performance.
