(a)(i) Name one major nutrient which could be obtained from each of specimen F(Maize bran), G(Groundnut cake) and H (Cowpea husk) F ________________________...
Question 1 Report
(a)(i) Name one major nutrient which could be obtained from each of specimen F(Maize bran), G(Groundnut cake) and H (Cowpea husk)
F __________________________________ G ____________________________________ H __________________________________
(ii) Name three pasts that could attack specimen F in the store
(iii) State three effects of exposing specimen G for several days in a store.
(b)(i) Mention three farm animals that could feed on specimen H
(ii) Name two containers that could be used to store specimen H.
(iii) Give one reason why specimen H is suitable as feed for farm animals.
Answer Details
(a)(i) One major nutrient from each specimen
- F (Maize bran): Carbohydrate (energy).
- G (Groundnut cake): Protein.
- H (Cowpea husk): Fibre (roughage).
(a)(ii) Three pests that could attack specimen F in the store
- Maize weevil.
- Rats (rodents).
- Grain moth (or flour beetle).
(a)(iii) Three effects of exposing specimen G for several days in a store
- It becomes rancid as the oil (fat) goes bad.
- It develops mould and aflatoxin.
- It loses nutritive value and is attacked by insects.
(b)(i) Three farm animals that could feed on specimen H (cowpea husk)
- Cattle.
- Sheep.
- Goat.
(b)(ii) Two containers used to store specimen H
- Sack or bag.
- Basket (or barn/silo).
(b)(iii) One reason specimen H is suitable as feed
It is rich in fibre (roughage) that aids digestion, and it is cheap and readily available.
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