ANSC 2000 Exam 1 Questions and Complete Solutions.

ANSC 2000 Exam 1 Questions and Complete Solutions The cat was domesticated before the dog. - Correct Ans: False List the genus and species/subspecies name for the dog. - Correct Ans: Canis lupis familiaris Genetic evidence suggests all dogs are descendants of this animal. - Correct Ans: Wolf Earliest fossils reveal they were first domesticated on this continent. - Correct Ans: East Asia Which of the following is not a behavioral modification as a result of domestication: a. increased docility b. perpetuation of infantile behaviors c. low reactivity to man d. tendency towards pair-bond mating - Correct Ans: d Define the acronym AKC. - Correct Ans: American Kennel Club How many breeds of cats are recognized by the CFA? - Correct Ans: 42 Which of the following is a calico hair pattern? a. white + one other color b. tricolor; white, black, and red (or diluted versions) c. ticked agouti hairs + solid d. Mixture of red and black (or diluted versions) - Correct Ans: b Define the term convolution. - Correct Ans: the process by which two species evolve in concert; one species' behavior influences the evolution of another How many total teeth does a cat have in its lower jaw? - Correct Ans: 14 List one trait associated with the puppy aptitude test. - Correct Ans: fetching, following, restraint, dominance, elevation ________ is the leading cause of disease in birds. - Correct Ans: nutrition deficiency (malnutrition) Birds who climb should have (vertical/horizontal) bars in their cage. - Correct Ans: horizontal List an unwanted behavior of birds who become bored. - Correct Ans: screeching or feather plucking Bird owners must provide their birds with ______ to keep their beaks in good condition and wear down new growth. - Correct Ans: cuttlebone This chemical in water is toxic to frogs. - Correct Ans: chlorine Which of the following is common in lizards and turtles as a result of being fed a diet low in calcium and who are not provided appropriate UV light wavelengths? a. thermal burns b. metabolic bone disease c. infectious stomatitis d. amebiasis - Correct Ans: b Turtles are a well known source of ______ and sales of those under 4" in size are banned. - Correct Ans: salmonella