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AEST Ag Systems - Beef 
Angus - ANSWER-Beef Cattle-stocky body, red or black, small ears no hump on back of 
neck 
braford - ANSWER-beef cattle - red and white. usually red around eyes, small hump on 
back of neck 
brahman - ANSWER-Beef cattle - floppy ears, large hump on back of neck 
Brangus - ANS...
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Angus - ANSWER-Beef Cattle-stocky body, red or black, small ears no hump on back of 
neck 
braford - ANSWER-beef cattle - red and white. usually red around eyes, small hump on 
back of neck 
brahman - ANSWER-Beef cattle - floppy ears, large hump on back of neck 
Brangus - ANS...
AEST Study Guide - Standard 4 
What metal revolutionized agriculture? - ANSWER-Iron 
For every dollar spent on food, what percent of that dollar is returned to the producer? - 
ANSWERIntelligence - ANSWER-The ability to learn and know 
What percentage of an average U.S. worker's pay is used for foo...
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What metal revolutionized agriculture? - ANSWER-Iron 
For every dollar spent on food, what percent of that dollar is returned to the producer? - 
ANSWERIntelligence - ANSWER-The ability to learn and know 
What percentage of an average U.S. worker's pay is used for foo...
AEST Standard 24- cell tissue/cell culture 
techniques 
What is often the major source of explants for tissue culture? - ANSWER-the 
meristematic ends of the plants like the stem tip or axillary bud 
What are the major benefits of plant tissue culture? - ANSWER-The ability to quickly 
produce mature...
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techniques 
What is often the major source of explants for tissue culture? - ANSWER-the 
meristematic ends of the plants like the stem tip or axillary bud 
What are the major benefits of plant tissue culture? - ANSWER-The ability to quickly 
produce mature...
Selective Breeding 
has allowed humans to slowly change the genetic makeup of domesticated species 
over thousands of years. 
These two things have dramatically increased the genetic improvement of plants: 
Pollination control and isolation of the breeding of plants. 
Genetic Engineering or Gene Spl...
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has allowed humans to slowly change the genetic makeup of domesticated species 
over thousands of years. 
These two things have dramatically increased the genetic improvement of plants: 
Pollination control and isolation of the breeding of plants. 
Genetic Engineering or Gene Spl...
AEST Standard 18 and 25 - application of 
biotech to Ag 
What is a benefit of using genetic engineering to improve a plant species instead of 
more traditional selective breeding? 
It is a faster and more efficient way of getting the same results; Improves crop yields or 
crop quality; may help redu...
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biotech to Ag 
What is a benefit of using genetic engineering to improve a plant species instead of 
more traditional selective breeding? 
It is a faster and more efficient way of getting the same results; Improves crop yields or 
crop quality; may help redu...
Opportunities applicable for the use of biotechnology to promote animal health. - 
ANSWER-Animal welfare can increase livestock productivity, and the impact on the 
environment. With the biotech advancements of ability to detect, treat and prevent 
diseases. 
What equipment is used to maintain the a...
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Add to cartOpportunities applicable for the use of biotechnology to promote animal health. - 
ANSWER-Animal welfare can increase livestock productivity, and the impact on the 
environment. With the biotech advancements of ability to detect, treat and prevent 
diseases. 
What equipment is used to maintain the a...
What species of livestock does not show any signs of estrus? - ANSWER-Sheep, Page 
214 AS Book 
During the estrus cycle, when does ovulation occur? - ANSWER-Mid or late in the 
estrus period, Page 215 AS Book 
Outcrossing is defined as - ANSWER-The mating of animals of different families within 
the...
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214 AS Book 
During the estrus cycle, when does ovulation occur? - ANSWER-Mid or late in the 
estrus period, Page 215 AS Book 
Outcrossing is defined as - ANSWER-The mating of animals of different families within 
the...
AEST CERT 
What is the series of processes in which light energy is converted into simple sugar 
called? - ANSWER-photosynthesis 
The blade of the leaf is broken down into what three parts? - ANSWER-tip, margin, and 
base 
Wheat, barley, oats and rice are examples of what type of crop? - ANSWER-cere...
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What is the series of processes in which light energy is converted into simple sugar 
called? - ANSWER-photosynthesis 
The blade of the leaf is broken down into what three parts? - ANSWER-tip, margin, and 
base 
Wheat, barley, oats and rice are examples of what type of crop? - ANSWER-cere...
Agriculture Associate Certification Study 
Guide / Agriscience/Agriculture 
The bodies of plants, animals, and humans consist of about what percentage of water? 
- ANSWER-90% 
The purpose of additional fat in the diet is to - ANSWER-all of these (increase energy 
levels, improve palatability, improv...
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Guide / Agriscience/Agriculture 
The bodies of plants, animals, and humans consist of about what percentage of water? 
- ANSWER-90% 
The purpose of additional fat in the diet is to - ANSWER-all of these (increase energy 
levels, improve palatability, improv...
What is a transgenic organism? - ANSWER-Term used to refer to an organism that 
contains genes from other organisms. 
What does it mean for an animal to be homozygous for a particular gene? - ANSWER-It 
has two copies of the same allele for the same gene. 
What is a genetic marker? - ANSWER-Alleles ...
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contains genes from other organisms. 
What does it mean for an animal to be homozygous for a particular gene? - ANSWER-It 
has two copies of the same allele for the same gene. 
What is a genetic marker? - ANSWER-Alleles ...
AEST Standard 13 Historical Applications 
Luis Pasteur 
Developed a means of preventing animals from contracting diseases. 
Alexander Flemming 
Responsible for one of the greatest advances in the history of medicine. Development 
of PCR. 
Green Revolution 1970 
Brought about large increases in yield...
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Luis Pasteur 
Developed a means of preventing animals from contracting diseases. 
Alexander Flemming 
Responsible for one of the greatest advances in the history of medicine. Development 
of PCR. 
Green Revolution 1970 
Brought about large increases in yield...
AEST FFA Review 
What 3 components make up a comprehensive agriculture program? - ANSWER-FFA, 
SAE, Instruction 
· Why did the FFA Organization change its name from Future Farmers of America to 
The National FFA Organization? - ANSWER-· It reflects the diversity of agriculture 
The National FFA Or...
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What 3 components make up a comprehensive agriculture program? - ANSWER-FFA, 
SAE, Instruction 
· Why did the FFA Organization change its name from Future Farmers of America to 
The National FFA Organization? - ANSWER-· It reflects the diversity of agriculture 
The National FFA Or...
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essentials (Prevatt) 
leadership - ANSWER-what character skill is the capacity or ability to solve problems 
and set a direction 
1) think through, 2) determine procedure, 3) assemble materials, 4)train staff to do a job 
- ANSWER-what are the elements of a good pl...
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essentials (Prevatt) 
leadership - ANSWER-what character skill is the capacity or ability to solve problems 
and set a direction 
1) think through, 2) determine procedure, 3) assemble materials, 4)train staff to do a job 
- ANSWER-what are the elements of a good pl...
AEST AA - Standard 9 - Parliamentary 
Procedure (Prevatt) 
parliamentary procedure - ANSWER-what is a system of guidelines or rules for 
conducting meetings 
business meeting - ANSWER-what is a gathering of people working together to make 
wise decisions 
presiding officer - ANSWER-what is a preside...
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Procedure (Prevatt) 
parliamentary procedure - ANSWER-what is a system of guidelines or rules for 
conducting meetings 
business meeting - ANSWER-what is a gathering of people working together to make 
wise decisions 
presiding officer - ANSWER-what is a preside...
AEST S10 - Food Safety 
What type of gloves should you have for food service? - ANSWER-Nitrile 
What is the most important thing to consider when buying gloves as personal protective 
equipment in the food service industry? - ANSWER-Prevents cuts, abrasions, 
chemicals, and toxins 
When selecting gl...
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What type of gloves should you have for food service? - ANSWER-Nitrile 
What is the most important thing to consider when buying gloves as personal protective 
equipment in the food service industry? - ANSWER-Prevents cuts, abrasions, 
chemicals, and toxins 
When selecting gl...
EST AA All of Standard 1 
forestry - ANSWER-parts of the ag industry that grows, manages and harvests trees for 
lumber, poles, posts, panels, pulpwood and other commodities 
agricultural processing, products and distribution - ANSWER-parts of the ag industry 
that haul, grade, process, package and ...
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forestry - ANSWER-parts of the ag industry that grows, manages and harvests trees for 
lumber, poles, posts, panels, pulpwood and other commodities 
agricultural processing, products and distribution - ANSWER-parts of the ag industry 
that haul, grade, process, package and ...
AG Associate Cert Study Guide #1 
Which term refers to the study of the properties and management of soil to grow plants? 
- ANSWER-Soil science 
Organic food is a term used for foods that have been grown? - ANSWER-without use of 
chemical pesticides 
The science involved in the cultivation, propaga...
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Which term refers to the study of the properties and management of soil to grow plants? 
- ANSWER-Soil science 
Organic food is a term used for foods that have been grown? - ANSWER-without use of 
chemical pesticides 
The science involved in the cultivation, propaga...
AEST Ag Associates Review #1, AEST Ag 
Associates Review #2, AEST Ag 
Associates Review #3 
nitrogen - ANSWER-What nutrient is present in the atmosphere as a gas, and is 
responsible for the vegetative growth and dark green color of the plant? 
The blade of the leaf is broken down into what three pa...
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Associates Review #2, AEST Ag 
Associates Review #3 
nitrogen - ANSWER-What nutrient is present in the atmosphere as a gas, and is 
responsible for the vegetative growth and dark green color of the plant? 
The blade of the leaf is broken down into what three pa...
Citizenship - ANSWER-Functioning in society in a positive way 
knowledge - ANSWER-familiarity, awareness, and understanding 
tact - ANSWER-encouraging others in positive ways 
minutes - ANSWER-official written record of a business meeting 
motion - ANSWER-proposal presented at a meeting, to be acted...
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knowledge - ANSWER-familiarity, awareness, and understanding 
tact - ANSWER-encouraging others in positive ways 
minutes - ANSWER-official written record of a business meeting 
motion - ANSWER-proposal presented at a meeting, to be acted...
Agriculture Associates Certification 
Mitosis is the process of division or duplication of a typical cell. - ANSWER-True 
What percentage of people in the United States are farmers? - ANSWER-Less than 2% 
Which term refers to the study of the properties and management of soil to grow plans? 
- ANSWE...
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Mitosis is the process of division or duplication of a typical cell. - ANSWER-True 
What percentage of people in the United States are farmers? - ANSWER-Less than 2% 
Which term refers to the study of the properties and management of soil to grow plans? 
- ANSWE...
AEST Agriculture Systems Certification - 
Vegetable 5 of 6
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What percentage of people in the United States are farmers? - ANSWER-Less than 2 
Which term refers to the study of the properties and management of soil to grow plants? 
- ANSWER-Soil science 
By the year 2025, the world population is projected to be? - ANSWER-8 billion 
The acronym USDA stands for...
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Which term refers to the study of the properties and management of soil to grow plants? 
- ANSWER-Soil science 
By the year 2025, the world population is projected to be? - ANSWER-8 billion 
The acronym USDA stands for...
AEST AGTECH EXAM 
What percentage of the people in the United States are farmers? - ANSWER-2 
Careers in agriscience include which of the following? - ANSWER-processing and 
recreation and food production 
By the year 2010, the world population of humans is estimated will be - ANSWER-7 
billion 
Wha...
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What percentage of the people in the United States are farmers? - ANSWER-2 
Careers in agriscience include which of the following? - ANSWER-processing and 
recreation and food production 
By the year 2010, the world population of humans is estimated will be - ANSWER-7 
billion 
Wha...
BORE - ANSWER-a male of breeding age. young male are called bore pigs 
SOW - ANSWER-a mature female that has produced young 
GILT - ANSWER-an immature female. Some hog men refer to gilts who have produced 
their first litter as first litter gilts. 
Barrow - ANSWER-castrated male 
Farrow - ANSWER-act...
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SOW - ANSWER-a mature female that has produced young 
GILT - ANSWER-an immature female. Some hog men refer to gilts who have produced 
their first litter as first litter gilts. 
Barrow - ANSWER-castrated male 
Farrow - ANSWER-act...
AEST Ag Associates Review #3 
By the year 2025, the world population is projected to be? - ANSWER-8 billion 
The acronym USDA stands for the government agency known as? - ANSWER-United 
States Department of Agriculture 
What is the meaning of the Greek word bios? - ANSWER-life 
The Greek word logy m...
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By the year 2025, the world population is projected to be? - ANSWER-8 billion 
The acronym USDA stands for the government agency known as? - ANSWER-United 
States Department of Agriculture 
What is the meaning of the Greek word bios? - ANSWER-life 
The Greek word logy m...
biotic - ANSWER-the living organisms in an ecosystem 
life span - ANSWER-length of time an organism lives 
natality - ANSWER-the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area 
mortality - ANSWER-death rate 
cell - ANSWER-the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms 
abi...
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life span - ANSWER-length of time an organism lives 
natality - ANSWER-the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area 
mortality - ANSWER-death rate 
cell - ANSWER-the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms 
abi...
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Which is a result of mitosis? - ANSWER-cell regeneration 
Which animal is a ruminant? - ANSWER-sheep 
why do eggs go through the candling process? - ANSWER-To grade the interior quality 
of the egg 
Monkey, lug, socket and hex are examples of what tool? - ANSWER-wrench 
What mac...
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Which is a result of mitosis? - ANSWER-cell regeneration 
Which animal is a ruminant? - ANSWER-sheep 
why do eggs go through the candling process? - ANSWER-To grade the interior quality 
of the egg 
Monkey, lug, socket and hex are examples of what tool? - ANSWER-wrench 
What mac...
Agriculture Associate Industry 
Certification Review 
DDT - ANSWER-"What pesticide was banned in 1972 because of its harmful effect on 
the environment? 
Green Revolution - ANSWER-"Which event resulted in developing countries being able 
to produce higher-yielding, disease- and insect-resistant va...
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DDT - ANSWER-"What pesticide was banned in 1972 because of its harmful effect on 
the environment? 
Green Revolution - ANSWER-"Which event resulted in developing countries being able 
to produce higher-yielding, disease- and insect-resistant va...
AEST ASSOCIATES 
nitrogen - ANSWER-What nutrient is present in the atmosphere as a gas, and is 
responsible for the vegetative growth and dark green color of the plant? 
The blade of the leaf is broken down into what three parts? - ANSWER-tip, margin, and 
base 
phosphorus - ANSWER-If a fertilizer r...
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nitrogen - ANSWER-What nutrient is present in the atmosphere as a gas, and is 
responsible for the vegetative growth and dark green color of the plant? 
The blade of the leaf is broken down into what three parts? - ANSWER-tip, margin, and 
base 
phosphorus - ANSWER-If a fertilizer r...
Agritechnology Certification Review Test 
Bank 
Mosquitoes carry what deadly disease to humans? - ANSWER-Malaria 
Which of the following is considered part of the environment? - 
ANSWER-temperature, light, air 
When two alleles are homozygous, the trait on each chromosome is - 
ANSWER-identical 
It ...
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Mosquitoes carry what deadly disease to humans? - ANSWER-Malaria 
Which of the following is considered part of the environment? - 
ANSWER-temperature, light, air 
When two alleles are homozygous, the trait on each chromosome is - 
ANSWER-identical 
It ...
a castrated male animal of the cattle (bovine) family is known as - 
ANSWER-steer 
in swine operations, a ____________ is a female animal - ANSWER-sow, gilt 
where does in vitro mating occur - ANSWER-outside the body 
what is another name for a beast of burden - ANSWER-donkey 
for most farm animals ...
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ANSWER-steer 
in swine operations, a ____________ is a female animal - ANSWER-sow, gilt 
where does in vitro mating occur - ANSWER-outside the body 
what is another name for a beast of burden - ANSWER-donkey 
for most farm animals ...
Agritechnology 2 Semester Exam 
What is the name of the machine that was invented to remove cotton seed from 
fiber? - ANSWER-Cotton gin 
Which if this is an applied science: animal science, biochemistry, biology, 
chemistry? - ANSWER-Animal science 
What percent of careers in Agriscience requires a...
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What is the name of the machine that was invented to remove cotton seed from 
fiber? - ANSWER-Cotton gin 
Which if this is an applied science: animal science, biochemistry, biology, 
chemistry? - ANSWER-Animal science 
What percent of careers in Agriscience requires a...
Describe the process of mitosis & Meiosis and include the stages of Mitosis - 
ANSWER-mitosis- genetically identical; daughter cells. 
meiosis- genetically different; gamates 
Stages of mitosis & meiosis - ANSWER-Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, 
Telophase, Interphase 
Describe the function of photosy...
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ANSWER-mitosis- genetically identical; daughter cells. 
meiosis- genetically different; gamates 
Stages of mitosis & meiosis - ANSWER-Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, 
Telophase, Interphase 
Describe the function of photosy...
AGRICULTURE ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE 
The Agriculture Associate Certification, a general agriculture program, certifies that individuals have knowledge and skills 
in the areas of agricultural history and the global impact of agriculture; career opportunities; scientific and research 
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The Agriculture Associate Certification, a general agriculture program, certifies that individuals have knowledge and skills 
in the areas of agricultural history and the global impact of agriculture; career opportunities; scientific and research 
con...
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