ASVAB General Science Practice Test 480561 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.01
Score 0% 60%

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1

The angle of reflection is equal to which the following?

48% Answer Correctly

focal point

angle of incidence

90°

refractive index


Solution

The law of reflection specifies how waves, including light waves, bounce off of surfaces. Specifically, the angle of incidence of the approaching wave is equal to the angle of reflection of the reflected wave as measured from a line perpendicular (90°) to the surface.


2

During digestion, after proteins are broken down where does the undigested food go next?

53% Answer Correctly

large intestine

esophagus

small intestine

stomach


Solution

Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the stomach to help break down protein.


3

DNA is encoded through a combination of which of the following?

47% Answer Correctly

helix

nucleotides

gametes

genes


Solution

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the molecule that contains genetic information. DNA is encoded through a combination of nucleotides that bind together in a specific double helix pattern.


4

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

78% Answer Correctly

decrease, raise

raise, decrease

decrease, stabilize

stabilize, raise


Solution

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


5

Which of the following is not part of the carbon cycle?

59% Answer Correctly

precipitation

photosynthesis

decomposition

respiration


Solution

The carbon cycle represents the ciruit of carbon through Earth's ecosystem. Carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere is absorbed by plants through photosynthesis. Plants then die and release carbon back into the atmosphere during decomposition or are eaten by animals who breathe (respiration) the carbon into the atmosphere they exhale and produce waste which also releases carbon as it decays.