ASVAB General Science Practice Test 292562 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
Score 0% 65%

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1

Within DNA, a variety of a particular gene is called a(n):

55% Answer Correctly

chromosome

homozygous

allele

heterozygous


Solution

The gene is the base unit of inheritance and is contained within DNA. A gene may come in several varieties (alleles) and there are a pair of alleles for every gene. If the alleles are alike, a person is homozygous for that gene. If the alleles are different, heterozygous.


2

The gravitational interaction of Earth and the Moon is responsible for which of these?

77% Answer Correctly

the northern lights

tides

seasons

day and night cycle


Solution

Tides are caused by the gravitational interaction of Earth and the Moon.


3

The __________ nervous system controls voluntary actions.

52% Answer Correctly

autonomic

central

somatic

peripheral


Solution

Part of the peripheral nervous system, the somatic nervous system is made up of nerve fibers that send sensory information to the central nervous system and control voluntary actions.


4

212°F is how many °C?

77% Answer Correctly

100

-100

0

\(135 {5 \over 9}\)


Solution

The formula to convert from F° to C° is:

\(C° = {5 \over 9} (F° - 32)\)

plugging in our values gives:

\(C° = {5 \over 9} (212 - 32)\)

\(C° = {5 \over 9} (180) = {{180 \times 5} \over 9}\)

\(C° = {900 \over 9}\)

\(C° = 100\)


5

Plant cells are surrounded by:

63% Answer Correctly

only a cell wall

a cell membrane and a cell wall

neither a cell membrane nor a cell wall

only a cell membrane


Solution

Animal cells are surrounded by a semipermeable membrane which allows for the transfer of water and oxygen to and from the cell. In plant cells, the cell membrane is surrounded by a somewhat rigid cell wall which provides the cell structure and support.