The conversion of glucose to carbon dioxide and water to make energy for metabolic processes is only performed by plants and not animals.

In the Net Energy Scheme, energy losses between Metabolizable Energy and Net Energy are defined as heat increment, ie., the heat generated by digestion and nutrient metabolism.  Major factors that influence heat increment____ 

Consider the concept of thermogenesis and substrate catabolism. Address the following questions (5 points). Within the context of thermogenesis and nutrient catabolism, define a calorie (1 point).   Briefly explain the foundational concepts that link thermogenesis and thermoregulation (4 points).

The anaerobic environment of the rumen results in

Which of the diet component below is the least digestible by ruminants?

Consider how the body acquires lipids from the diet and address the following questions (10 points total). Describe the three places where lipase enzymes are involved in lipid absorption and postabsorptive lipid metabolism. (5 points).   Provide a definition for lipoprotein and describe their role in lipid absorption and postabsorptive lipid metabolism. (5 points).

Transamination is the_____

Which of the diet component below is the least digestible by ruminants?

The core temperature of mammals affects membrane fluidity, metabolic reaction rates, and protein structures 

Crude fiber is: