ASVAB General Science Practice Test 357216 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1

In cell biology, what part of the cell contains organelles?

54% Answer Correctly

cell membrane

cytoplasm

cell wall

nucleus


Solution

The nucleus of a eukaryotic cell contains the genetic material of the cell and is surrounded by cytoplasm which contains many organelles.


2

An element in the physical state of __________ maintains neither a constant volume nor a constant shape.

75% Answer Correctly

gas

plasma

liquid

solid


Solution

The gaseous state occurs at a higher temperature range than the solid and liquid states of the same substance. In this state, molecules flow very freely around each other and will spread out as far as they're able. Gases maintain neither a constant volume nor a constant shape.


3

Which of these is not a recognized blood type?

90% Answer Correctly

AO

O

B

AB


Solution

Blood is categorized into four different types (A, B, AB, and O) based on the type of antigens found on the outside of the red blood cells. Additionally, each type can be negative or positive based on whether or not the cells have an antigen called the Rh factor.


4

Which of the following is not true of light waves?

62% Answer Correctly

travel faster than sound waves

are electromagnetic waves

are mechanical waves

can travel through a vacuum


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.


5

In the food chain, consumers are classified as which of the following?

73% Answer Correctly

secondary

all of these

primary

tertiary


Solution

Most animals consume other organisms to survive. Consumers (heterotrophs) are divided into three types, primary, secondary, and tertiary, based on their place in the food chain.