ASVAB General Science Practice Test 460114 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

Which of these is not a phase in cell division?

62% Answer Correctly

interphase

anaphase

megaphase

cytokinesis


Solution

Cell division is the process by which cells replicate genetic material in the nucleus and consists of several phases, beginning with interphase and ending with cytokinesis.


2

An air mass is a large body of air that has which of the following characteristics?

87% Answer Correctly

similar temperature

similar moisture

similar density

all of these


Solution

An air mass is a large body of air that has similar moisture (density) and temperature characteristics. A front is a transition zone between two air masses.


3

In cell biology, where does DNA replication take place?

65% Answer Correctly

nucleus

mitochondria

Golgi apparatus

cytoplasm


Solution

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


4

In the food chain, bacteria and fungi convert the organic matter in the dead bodies of plants and animals into simple nutrients. Bacteria and fungi are:

86% Answer Correctly

producers

primary consumers

scavengers

decomposers


Solution

Decomposers (saprotrophs) are organisms such as bacteria and fungi that break down the organic matter in the dead bodies of plants and animals into simple nutrients.


5

Respiration is the process by which __________ absorb oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide.

62% Answer Correctly

blood cells

bronchioles

capillaries

diaphragms


Solution

The respiratory system manages respiration which is the process by which blood cells absorb oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide.