ASVAB General Science Practice Test 100458 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

Respiration is the process by which __________ absorb oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide.

63% Answer Correctly

blood cells

capillaries

bronchioles

diaphragms


Solution

The respiratory system manages respiration which is the process by which blood cells absorb oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide.


2

Which of the following is the smallest component of an element that still retains the properties of the element?

75% Answer Correctly

neutron

molecule

atom

element


Solution

An atom is the smallest component of an element that still retains the properties of the element.


3

Absolute zero is which of the following?

58% Answer Correctly

0°C

the freezing point of hydrogen

the coldest temperature possible in the universe

the freezing point of oxygen


Solution

In contrast to the Celsius scale (measured in degrees centigrade) that fixes 0° at the freezing point of water and the Fahrenheit scale that uses 32°, the Kelvin scale fixes 0 at absolute zero (-273°C) which is the lowest temperature possible in the universe.


4

In the pancreas, lipase converts fat to:

64% Answer Correctly

glycerol and fatty acids

simple sugars

amino acids

complex carbohydrates


Solution

The acids produced by the pancreas contain several enzymes that aid in digestion.  Lipase converts fat to glycerol and fatty acids. Pancreatic amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. Trypsin converts polypeptides (the building blocks of protein) into amino acids.


5

Which of the following is the formula for power?

56% Answer Correctly

\(P = {\vec{w} \over t}\)

\(P = {w \over t}\)

\(P = w t\)

\(P = \vec{w}t\)


Solution

Power is the rate at which work is performed or work per unit time:  \(P = {w \over t}\)  and is measured in watts (W).