ASVAB General Science Practice Test 520737 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1

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

60% Answer Correctly

3

5

6

dozens


Solution

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


2

An element in the physical state of __________ maintains a constant volume but their shape depends upon the shape of their container.

82% Answer Correctly

plasma

liquid

solid

gas


Solution

In the liquid state, molecules flow freely around each other and exist at a higher temperature range than the same substance in a solid state. Liquids maintain a constant volume but their shape depends upon the shape of their container.


3

Heredity is the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one __________ to another.

81% Answer Correctly

family

cell

generation

species


Solution

Heredity is the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another. Heredity is made possible via large strings of chromosomes which carry information encoded in genes.


4

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

77% Answer Correctly

stomach

large intestine

mouth

small intestine


Solution

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


5

What part of the nervous system controls simple reflexes?

54% Answer Correctly

cerebrum

medulla

autonomic

spinal cord


Solution

The spinal cord connects the brain to the body's network of nerves. It carries impulses between all organs and the brain and controls simple reflexes.