Study specimens T (CHICKEN EGG) and U (TILIPIA FISH) and answer the following questions; (a)i. Name three breeds of the farm animal which produces specimen ...
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Study specimens T (CHICKEN EGG) and U (TILIPIA FISH) and answer the following questions;
(a)i. Name three breeds of the farm animal which produces specimen T
(ii) State four ways in which specimen T is economically important
(b)(i) Mention two methods of harvesting specimen U, from the pond
(ii) List two by-products that could be obtained from the processing of specimen U
(iii) State four methods of preserving specimen U
Answer Details
The specimens are identified in the question: T (chicken egg) and U (tilapia fish).
(a)(i) Three breeds of the farm animal (domestic fowl) that produces specimen T:
- White Leghorn
- Rhode Island Red
- Plymouth Rock (or Sussex)
(a)(ii) Four ways in which specimen T (egg) is economically important:
- It is a rich source of animal protein in human diet.
- It is sold to earn income for the farmer.
- It is hatched to produce chicks and increase the flock.
- It is used as raw material in industry (for making vaccines, confectioneries and cosmetics).
(b)(i) Two methods of harvesting specimen U (tilapia) from the pond:
- By using nets (seine/cast/drag nets).
- By draining the pond and hand-picking the fish (or by using hooks/traps).
(b)(ii) Two by-products from processing specimen U:
- Fish meal (from waste and offal, used in animal feed).
- Fish oil (and fish manure/skin).
(b)(iii) Four methods of preserving specimen U (fish):
- Smoking
- Sun-drying
- Salting
- Freezing/refrigeration (or canning)
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