ASVAB General Science Practice Test 37841 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

In the metric system, what prefix represents 10-3?

62% Answer Correctly

centi

milli

mega

kilo


Solution

In the metric system, milli is the prefix for 10-3.


2

Generally, an atom has __________ negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.

67% Answer Correctly

double the number of

fewer

equal numbers of

more


Solution

An electron is a subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. Generally, an atom has the same number of negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.


3

In cell biology, where does DNA replication take place?

64% Answer Correctly

mitochondria

Golgi apparatus

nucleus

cytoplasm


Solution

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


4

Which of blood component fights infection?

89% Answer Correctly

platelets

red blood cells

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

As part of digestion, the liver produces bile which breaks down:

64% Answer Correctly

sugars

protein

starches

fat


Solution

The liver produces bile which emulsifies (separates) fat.