ASVAB General Science Practice Test 505761 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1

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

61% Answer Correctly

DNA

genotype

phenotype

chromotype


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.


2

Which of these is not a phase in cell division?

62% Answer Correctly

anaphase

interphase

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.


3

The __________ is a system of muscles that allows breathing.

75% Answer Correctly

diaphragm

bronchioles

pulmonary

trachea


Solution

The diaphragm is a system of muscles that allows breathing. During inhalation, the diaphragm expands and air rushes in to fill the space created. Then, during exhalation, the diaphragm contracts and forces the air back out.


4

Minerals, vitamins, and fiber are:

69% Answer Correctly

proteins

micronutrients

macronutrients

carbohydrates


Solution

Minterals, vitamins, and fiber are micronutrients while proteins, carbohydrates, and fats are macronutrients.


5

Stratus clouds are __________clouds characterized by horizontal layering with a broad flat base. 

63% Answer Correctly

low-altitude

all-altitude

mid-altitude

high-altitude


Solution

Clouds are categorized based on their shape, size, and altitude. Stratus clouds are low-altitude clouds characterized by horizontal layering with a broad flat base. When stratus clouds occur on the ground the result is fog.