ASVAB General Science Practice Test 125389 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

Which of these digestive enzymes is not produced by the pancreas?

63% Answer Correctly

pancreatic amylase

trypsin

gastric acid

lipase


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.


2

In the classification of life, bacteria, archaea and eukaryota are which of the following?

62% Answer Correctly

kingdoms

classes

domains

species


Solution

The broadest classification of life splits all organisms into three groups called domains. The three domains of life are bacteria, archaea and eukaryota.


3

Which of these is a type of Earth's crust?

56% Answer Correctly

oceanic

terrestrial

sedimentary

metamorphic


Solution

The crust is the Earth's outermost layer and is divided into oceanic and continental types. Oceanic crust is 3 miles (5 km) to 6 miles (10 km) thick and is composed primarily of denser rock. Continental crust is 20 to 30 miles (30 to 50 km) thick and composed primarily of less dense rock. The crust makes up approximately one percent of the Earth's total volume.


4

As part of digestion, the liver produces bile which breaks down:

64% Answer Correctly

fat

sugars

protein

starches


Solution

The liver produces bile which emulsifies (separates) fat.


5

Earth's troposphere layer is which of the following?

73% Answer Correctly

coldest

farthest from the surface

closest to the surface

hottest


Solution

The Earth's atmosphere has several layers starting with the troposphere which is closest in proximity to the surface. Containing most of the Earth's breathable air (oxygen and nitrogen), it's a region with warmer temperatures closer to the surface and cooler temperatures farther away which results in the rising and falling air that generates weather.