WAEC Agricultural Science 2008 Question 47

Question 47

Animal Nutrition

When birds are fed on a ration deficient in riboflavin, which of the following symptoms will they show?

  1. A.Night blindness
  2. B.Cataract
  3. C.Curled-toe paralysis
  4. D.Scurvy.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Curled-toe paralysis)

Explanation

Riboflavin (B2) deficiency causes curled-toe paralysis in chicks.