ASVAB General Science Practice Test 455650 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1

Vector quantities are fully described by which of the following?

75% Answer Correctly

a magnitude and a direction

a direction only

a magnitude only

a direction and a polarity


Solution

Velocity and displacement are vector quantities which means each is fully described by both a magnitude and a direction.  In contrast, scalar quantities are quantities that are fully described by a magnitude only.  A variable indicating a vector quantity will often be shown with an arrow symbol:  \(\vec{v}\)


2

In cell biology, where does DNA replication take place?

64% Answer Correctly

nucleus

cytoplasm

mitochondria

Golgi apparatus


Solution

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


3

Traits represented by genes may be which of the following?

81% Answer Correctly

recessive

all of these

expressed

dominant


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

Which of the following describes how a person's genes express themselves in physical characteristics?

61% Answer Correctly

phenotype

chromotype

DNA

genotype


Solution

A person's genotype is their genetic makeup and includes both dominant and recessive alleles. Phenotype is how the genes express themselves in physical characteristics.


5

In the pancreas, lipase converts fat to:

64% Answer Correctly

amino acids

glycerol and fatty acids

simple sugars

complex carbohydrates


Solution

The acids produced by the pancreas contain several enzymes that aid in digestion.  Lipase converts fat to glycerol and fatty acids. Pancreatic amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. Trypsin converts polypeptides (the building blocks of protein) into amino acids.