ASVAB General Science Practice Test 551351 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1

In cell biology, where does DNA replication take place?

64% Answer Correctly

cytoplasm

mitochondria

nucleus

Golgi apparatus


Solution

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


2

In the food chain, omnivores may be which of the following?

45% Answer Correctly

secondary consumers or scavengers

primary or secondary consumers

secondary or tertiary consumers

primary or tertiary consumers


Solution

Secondary or tertiary consumers may be omnivores.


3

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

61% Answer Correctly

chromotype

phenotype

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.


4

The ovum and oviduct are part of which bodily system?

87% Answer Correctly

circulatory

digestive

nervous

reproductive


Solution

Approximately every 28 days during female ovulation an egg (ovum) is released from one of the ovaries and travels through the oviduct (fallopian tube) and into the uterus. At the same time, the endometrial lining of the uterus becomes prepared for implantation.


5

Which of the following is not one of the outer planets?

72% Answer Correctly

Neptune

Uranus

Venus

Jupiter


Solution

In contrast to the solid terrestrial planets, the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) consist of hydrogen and helium gas and water.