Cell Structures
This organelle, made of 2 subunits, is responsible for protein synthesis
Ribosome
Dogs belong to this order of animals, along with wolves and foxes
Canidae
These two amino acids are required in cat diets because cats are unable to synthesize them
Taurine and arginine
This is the main diet of rabbits
A high-quality hay
This term means to rely on an external source of heat to maintain body temperature
Ectothermic
This organelle is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins
Golgi Apparatus
Modern dogs are descended from these animals
Wolves
This cat breed got its name because when picked up, it frequently goes limp
Ragdoll
These are three natural behaviors of small mammals such as gerbils and hamsters
Digging, chewing, and exploring
Salamanders, frogs, and caceillians are all examples of
Amphibians
This organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell"
Mitochondria
This breed group includes retrievers, spaniels, and pointers
Sporting dogs
We call cats this term, meaning they must get their nutrition from a meat protein source.
Obligate carnivore
The main diet of hamsters and gerbils is...
A commercial gerbil and hamster diet
Crocodilians belong to this class of animals.
Reptiles (Reptilia)
This organelle is responsible for lipid synthesis
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
This breed group contains dogs that are usually small and bred for companionship
Toy breeds
Cats do not require much of this macronutrient in their food, as their primary energy source is fats
Carbohydrates
The scientific name of this mammal is Cavia porcellus
Guinea pigs
How many species of venomous snakes are native to Tennessee?
4
This model of the cell membrane states that it acts more like a liquid than a solid, allowing proteins to shift around
Fluid-Mosaic Model
Dogs are unable to synthesize this many amino acids, requiring them from their diet
10
This organization regulates the contents of animal foods, including that of cats, by making sure the diet is balanced and nutritionally sufficient.
AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials)
A disease common in small mammals, resulting in sores on the feet, that can come as a result of walking on wire surfaces is called
Bumblefoot
This group of animals undergo cutaneous respiration (skin breathing) and require their skin to remain moist
Amphibians