ASVAB General Science Practice Test 206978 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
Score 0% 76%

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1

Plant cells may generate energy through which of the following?

73% Answer Correctly

anaerobic respiration

all of these

aerobic respiration

photosynthesis


Solution

Some plant cells produce their own energy through photosynthesis which is the process by which sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water react to make sugar and oxygen. Animal cells cannot produce their own energy and, instead, generate energy when mitochondria consume outside sugar and oxygen through aerobic respiration.


2

What is a major difference between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems?

83% Answer Correctly

one controls voluntary activity, one controls involuntary activity

one is inherited, the other is learned

each belongs to a different nervous system

one controls thinking, the other controls feeling


Solution

Both are part of the peripheral nervous system. The somatic nervous system sends sensory information to the central nervous system and controls voluntary actions while the autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary activity in the heart, stomach, and intestines.


3

Which of the following is not a base unit in the metric system?

88% Answer Correctly

gram

degree Fahrenheit

liter

meter


Solution

The Fahrenheit scale is used for measuring temperature in the British system. The metric system uses the Celsius scale.


4

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

63% Answer Correctly

blood cells

bronchioles

diaphragms

capillaries


Solution

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


5

Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the __________ to help break down protein.

77% Answer Correctly

small intestine

mouth

large intestine

stomach


Solution

Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the stomach to help break down protein.