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JAMB Biology 2009 Question 18

Question 18

Animal Nutrition

The part of the alimentary system of a bird where food is ground into small particles is the

  1. A.cloaca
  2. B.stomach
  3. C.crop
  4. D.gizzard.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (gizzard.)

Explanation

The gizzard has thick muscular walls and often holds grit; it grinds food because birds have no teeth. The crop only stores food.