ASVAB General Science Practice Test 570094 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.11
Score 0% 62%

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1

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

61% Answer Correctly

6

dozens

5

3
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

Which of the following represents the largest value?

61% Answer Correctly

1 mL

1 cL

1 kL

1 ML
Solution

Mega (M) is 106, kilo (k) is 103, centi (c) is 10-2, milli (m) is 10-3 so 1 ML represents the largest value.

3

Which of the following indicates the correct reproductive sequence?

64% Answer Correctly

ovum → fetus → zygote

none of these are correct

ovum → zygote → fetus

zygote → ovum → fetus
Solution

During intercourse, the penis ejaculates sperm, produced in the testes, into the vagina. Some of the sperm makes their way to the uterus where, if they encounter an egg to fertilize, unite with the ovum to form a fertilized egg or zygote. The zygote then may implant in the uterus and eventually develop into a fetus.

4

Which of these digestive enzymes is not produced by the pancreas?

63% Answer Correctly

lipase

trypsin

pancreatic amylase

gastric acid
Solution

The acids produced by the pancreas contain several enzymes that aid in digestion.  Lipase converts fat to glycerol and fatty acids. Pancreatic amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. Trypsin converts polypeptides (the building blocks of protein) into amino acids.

5

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

62% Answer Correctly

blood cells

diaphragms

capillaries

bronchioles
Solution

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