Question:

Read the following statements carefully:
A. A proximate principle 'NFE' represents structural carbohydrate fraction of feeds.
B. NFE determination in proximate analysis leads to underestimation of crude fibre content.
C. NFE determination in proximate analysis leads to overestimation of starch and sugar content of feeds.
D. NFE and CF represent total carbohydrate content of feeds.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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NFE: soluble carbohydrates.
Underestimates crude fibre.
Overestimates starch and sugar.
  • A and D only
  • B, C and D only
  • A only
  • B and C only
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Proximate analysis is used to determine feed composition.
NFE (Nitrogen-Free Extract) is a calculated value.

Step 2: Key Formula or Approach:

No specific formula.
Need to understand proximate analysis.

Step 3: Detailed Explanation:

NFE represents the soluble carbohydrate fraction, not structural (A is incorrect).
NFE determination leads to underestimation of crude fibre (B is correct).
NFE leads to overestimation of starch and sugar (C is correct).
NFE and CF do not represent total carbohydrates (D is incorrect).
Thus, B and C are correct.

Step 4: Final Answer:

B and C are correct.
Hence, the correct option is (D).
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