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- 4. an organic substance needed in small quantities to perform specific functions; they do not provide energy but are essential in using energy
- 7. makes up about 75 % of the weight of an animal's body; it also helps with regulating body temperature and promoting biochemical processes
- 9. provide energy; make up about 75 % of an animal's diet
- 11. a feed that is high in energy or protein. Typically the seeds or fruits of a plant.
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- 1. the total amount of feed an animal has in a 24-hour period
- 2. a good source of energy;contains the highest amount of energy
- 3. a feed that is mostly leaves and tender stems of plants; they are also known as forages
- 5. an inorganic element found in small amounts in the body; essential in skeleton growth and necessary for body systems to function properly
- 6. a nutrient needed to grow new tissue and repair old tissue; especially important for weight gain, growth, and gestation
- 8. or lactation, know as the highest calorie requirement that will effect what an animal eats.
- 10. an increase in size of muscle, bones, and organs of the body