ASVAB General Science Practice Test 418181 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1

Antigens are found on the outside of which blood cells?

54% Answer Correctly

red

plasma

white

platelets


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.


2

In taxonomy, domains are the broadest classification of life. How many domains are there?

60% Answer Correctly

3

5

dozens

6


Solution

The broadest classification of life splits all organisms into three groups called domains. The three domains of life are bacteria, archaea and eukaryota.


3

Cellular fermentation takes place:

50% Answer Correctly

anaerobically

in plant cells

aerobically

in the presence of oxygen


Solution

If no oxygen is present, cellular respiration is anaerobic and will result in fermentation where either lactic acid or alcohol is used instead of oxygen.


4

The brain and spinal cord make up the __________ nervous system.

81% Answer Correctly

central

somatic

peripheral

autonomic


Solution

The nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) and the peripheral nervous system which is the network of nerve cells (neurons) that collect and distribute signals from the central nervous system throughout the body.


5

Saturated fats can __________ LDL ("bad") cholesterol while unsaturated fats can __________ it.

78% Answer Correctly

stabilize, raise

decrease, stabilize

raise, decrease

decrease, raise


Solution

Saturated fats can raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol while unsaturated fats can decrease it.