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Nutrition in Animals

Science ยท Grade 6 ยท Week 19 ยท 25 questions

Food provides the energy and nutrients your body needs to grow, repair, and function. Understanding nutrition helps you make informed choices about what you eat.

What you'll practise

  • Identify major nutrients and their sources
  • Explain the role of each nutrient in the body
  • Understand balanced diet principles
  • Describe the process of digestion
All 25 questions in this Nutrition in Animals quiz

Grade 6 Science โ€” Nutrition in Animals: 25 practice questions with instant scoring and explanations.

  1. What type of nutrition do animals have?
  2. What are the main nutrients needed by animals?
  3. Which type of teeth are used for cutting and tearing food?
  4. What is the function of molars in teeth?
  5. Which animals are herbivores?
  6. Which of the following is a carnivore?
  7. What is the purpose of saliva in the digestive system?
  8. What does the enzyme amylase do?
  9. Which organ produces gastric juice for digestion?
  10. What happens to food in the stomach?
  11. Where does most nutrient absorption occur in the digestive system?
  12. What is the function of the liver in digestion?
  13. What is the role of the pancreas?
  14. What are ruminants?
  15. Which of the following is a ruminant?
  16. What is chewing cud?
  17. Why do ruminants have a complex stomach?
  18. What is the main function of the large intestine?
  19. What role do bacteria play in the digestive system?
  20. How long is the human digestive tract approximately?
  21. What happens to food that is not digested?
  22. Which animals are omnivores?
  23. What does a balanced diet include?
  24. Why is water important in nutrition?
  25. What is the basic pathway of food through the digestive system?
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What type of nutrition do animals have?