Agricultural Science

The secretion of reproductive and growth hormone in animals is controlled by the?

A. prostate gland B. pituitary gland C. adrenal gland D. ovary Correct Answer: Option B - pituitary gland

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The hormone responsible for milk let-down in cows is?

A. oxytocin B. adrenaline C. oestrogen D. progesterone Correct Answer: Option A - oxytocin

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Progesterone is secreted by the?

A. corpus luteum B. seminal vesicle C. cowper's gland D. testes Correct Answer: Option A - corpus luteum

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The mosaic appearance on cassava leaves is caused by?

A. pests B. bacteria C. virus D. nematode Correct Answer: Option C - virus

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Smut diseases are often found on?

A. maize B. cassava C. cowpea D. grapes Correct Answer: Option A - maize

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Which of the following is not a viral disease of crops?

A. cocoa swollen shoot B. tobacco mosaic C. tomato leaf curl D. banana blight Correct Answer: Option D - banana…

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Disease causing organisms are referred to as?

A. vectors B. pathogens C. pests D. insects Correct Answer: Option B - pathogens

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Which of the following groups of organisms cause the greatest damage to stored grains?

A. insects B. birds C. viruses D. fungi Correct Answer: Option A - insects

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Pennisetum purpureum is the botanical name for?

A. gamba grass B. carpet grass C. bahama grass D. elephant grass Correct Answer: Option D - elephant grass

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The practice of cutting only matured forest trees and allowing other young ones to grow is known as?

A. regeneration B. afforestation C. deforestation D. selective exploitation Correct Answer: Option D - selective exploitation

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