ASVAB General Science Practice Test 236699 Results

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1

An element in the physical state of __________ maintains a constant volume and shape.

86% Answer Correctly

solid

gel

liquid

gas


Solution

An element in a solid state has atoms or molecules that are constricted and do not move freely. Solids maintain a constant volume and shape and exist at a lower temperature than liquids or gases.


2

In cell biology, where does DNA replication take place?

65% Answer Correctly

mitochondria

nucleus

cytoplasm

Golgi apparatus


Solution

The cell nucleus contains the genetic material of the cell and is where DNA replication takes place.


3

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

77% Answer Correctly

stomach

large intestine

small intestine

mouth


Solution

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


4

The ozone layer is in which of Earth's atmospheric layers?

66% Answer Correctly

mesosphere

troposphere

thermosphere

stratosphere


Solution

The stratosphere is just above the troposphere and is stratified in temperature with warmer layers higher and cooler layers closer to Earth. This increase in temperature is a result of absorption of the Sun's radiation by the ozone layer.


5

Saturated fats can __________ LDL ("bad") cholesterol while unsaturated fats can __________ it.

78% Answer Correctly

stabilize, raise

raise, decrease

decrease, raise

decrease, stabilize


Solution

Saturated fats can raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol while unsaturated fats can decrease it.