ASVAB General Science Practice Test 35344 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

Plant cells may generate energy through which of the following?

73% Answer Correctly

aerobic respiration

anaerobic respiration

photosynthesis

all of these


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

In the classification of life, which of the following is not a kingdom?

63% Answer Correctly

bacteria

plants

fungi

animals


Solution

Below domain, life is classified into six kingdoms: plants, animals, archaebacteria, eubacteria, and fungi. The last kingdom, protists, include all microscopic organisms that are not bacteria, animals, plants or fungi.  (Archaebacteria and eubacteria are sometimes combined into a single kingdom, monera.)


3

Which of the following is not true of light waves?

62% Answer Correctly

travel faster than sound waves

can travel through a vacuum

are mechanical waves

are electromagnetic waves


Solution

Unlike mechanical sound waves that require a physical medium for propagation, light waves are electromagnetic and can travel through empty space. Light waves are also much faster, travelling at 186,000 m/s vs. 343 m/s for sound waves.


4

Which of blood component carries oxygen?

84% Answer Correctly

red blood cells

platelets

plasma

white blood cells


Solution

Blood is created in bone marrow and is made up of cells suspended in liquid plasma. Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight infection, and platelets are cell fragments that allow blood to clot.


5

Leafy vegetables, beans, potatoes, fruits, and whole grains are good sources of:

83% Answer Correctly

fiber

unsaturated fat

saturated fat

protein


Solution

Fiber provides bulk to help the large intestine carry away waste. Good sources of fiber are leafy vegetables, beans, potatoes, fruits, and whole grains.