Animal Science 1.1 Key Terms

What is the broad industry engaged in the production of plants and animals for food and fiber?

• Agriculture

• Biotechnology

• Aquaculture

• Animal production

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What is the term for growing or raising animals for human use?

• Animal science

• Animal production

• Biotechnology

• Aquaculture

What is the term for underwater agriculture, commonly called fish farming?

• Animal science

• Biotechnology

• Aquaculture

• Animal production

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Which breed of cattle is specially developed for use as a source of meat?

• Angus

• Hereford

• Shorthorn

• Beef cattle

What is the term for technology concerning the application of biological and engineering techniques to microorganisms, plants, and animals?

• Biotechnology

• Agriculture

• Aquaculture

• Animal science

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What is a by-product in beef cattle production?

• Meat

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• Animal

• Beef cattle

What is an occupation or profession followed as one's lifework?

• Career

• Entrepreneur

• Regulation

• Research

What is the term for an animal whose main purpose is serving as pets or friends to humans?

• Companion animal

• Dairy cattle

• Poultry

• Swine

Which breed of cattle is especially developed for milk production?

• Holstein

• Ayrshire

• Jersey

• Dairy cattle

What is the term for a person who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business or enterprise?

• Entrepreneur

• Career

• Regulation

• Research