ASCI 112 Midterm 1 Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024
There was a rise of animal domestication in the Neolithic Era!. What animal is NOT part of that era?
a. Cattle and Swine
b. Sheep and Goats
c. Cats
d. Dogs - ANSWER-Dogs
What was the first animal domesticated? About what year was it do...
ASCI 112 Midterm 1 Exam Questions &
Answers 2023/2024
There was a rise of animal domestication in the Neolithic Era!. What animal is NOT part of that era?
a. Cattle and Swine
b. Sheep and Goats
c. Cats
d. Dogs - ANSWER-Dogs
What was the first animal domesticated? About what year was it domesticated? - ANSWER-Dogs, 15,000
years ago
Why was there a surge of domestication in the neolithic era? - ANSWER-Farming, increased stability
Adoption Theory: - ANSWER-Artificial selection, Taming the young, and breeding the tamest
Adaption Theory: - ANSWER-Natural selction, animals choose to be domesticated, easier to find food and
shelter
Domestication: - ANSWER-is NOT tameness- is a sustained multi-generational relationship in which one
group of organisms assumes a significant degree of influence over the reproduction and care of another
group to secure a more predictable supply of resources from that second group
Tameness: - ANSWER--is a gradual habituation to humans, characterized by reduced fearfulness of
humans. (Zoos)
What was the name of the Russian biologist who led the famous fox experiments? - ANSWER-Dmitry
Belyayev
True/False. The fox experiments helped discover a biochemical link between the hormone
, adrenaline and coat color. - ANSWER-True
How many farm animals are there? - ANSWER-Over a billion farm animals in the U.S., 90% are broilers
How many companion animals? - ANSWER-100 million to 500 million in US
How many lab animals? - ANSWER-100,000 to 1 million lab animals in US but doesn't count mice
How many exotic animals: - ANSWER-100,000 to 1 million exotic animals in US
What countries are the most food insecure and how does this relate to farms? - ANSWER-Africa, Asia,
South America, developing countries, what they can produce, they are smaller
Science: - ANSWER-the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the
structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Natural Selection vs. Artificial Selection - ANSWER-Darwinism vs. Human Involvement
Piebald: - ANSWER-black and white coat pattern typically on cows/horses
Neotany: - ANSWER-the retention of juvenile features in the adult animal.
CA Proposition 2 (2008) - ANSWER-Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act
Prohibit the confinement of certain farm animals in a manner that does not allow them to turn around
freely, lie down, stand up, and fully extend their limbs, mainly veal calves, layer hens and sows
3 Organizationsfor animal agriculture: - ANSWER-FAO-Food and Agricultural Organization of the United
Nations
USDA
FDA
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Bensuda. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $8.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.