The Conversion of Grain to Animal Live Weight Is Not

question 49

Multiple Choice

The conversion of grain to animal live weight is not equally efficient for all herbivores. It requires 3.5 times more grain to produce a kg of beef than poultry. What best explains this difference?

• A) The hide and bones of cattle weigh much more than the bones and feathers of a chicken or turkey.
• B) Cattle are individually large animals while poultry are much smaller.
• C) By having feathers poultry are better insulated and expend less energy staying warm than cattle.
• D) Digestive efficiency and stress from overcrowding in feedlots differs among domesticated animals.

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