ASVAB General Science Practice Test 318253 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1

Which of the following is the narrowest classification of life?

71% Answer Correctly

domain

family

genus

species


Solution

The narrowest classification of life, species, contains organisms that are so similar that they can only reproduce with others of the same species.


2

Regulation of heart rhythm occurs in:

61% Answer Correctly

cerebrum

medulla

cerebellum

nerves


Solution

Part of the brainstem, the medulla is the connection between the brain and the spinal cord. It controls involuntary actions like breathing, swallowing, and heartbeat.


3

Traits represented by genes may be which of the following?

82% Answer Correctly

expressed

recessive

dominant

all of these


Solution

The traits represented by genes are inherited independently of each other  (one from the male and one from the female gamete) and a trait can be dominant or recessive.  A dominant trait will be expressed when paired with a recessive trait while two copies of a recessive trait (one from each parent) must be present for the recessive trait to be expressed.


4

Poor balance could indicate an issue with which part of the nervous system?

64% Answer Correctly

cerebrum

medulla

spinal cord

cerebellum


Solution

The cerebellum is a large cluster of nerves at the base of the brain that's responsible for balance, movement, and muscle coordination.


5

A __________ is the smallest multi-atom particle of an element or compound that can exist and still retain the characteristics of the element or compound. 

72% Answer Correctly

ion

molecule

neutron

isotope


Solution

A molecule is the smallest multi-atom particle of an element or compound that can exist and still retain the characteristics of the element or compound. The molecules of elements consist of two or more similar atoms, the molecules of compounds consist of two or more different atoms.