ASVAB General Science Practice Test 580521 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

In cell biology, where does DNA replication take place?

64% Answer Correctly

Golgi apparatus

mitochondria

cytoplasm

nucleus


Solution

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


2

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment is known as:

79% Answer Correctly

biome

community

population

ecosystem


Solution

An ecosystem is a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. This includes both the biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living).


3

Which of these vitamins doesn't come from food?

74% Answer Correctly

C

Potassium

A

D


Solution

Vitamins are necessary for a wide variety of bodily processes. Some vitamins like Vitamins A and C come from diet but others, like Vitamin D, are generated in response to sunlight.


4

Cellular fermentation takes place:

50% Answer Correctly

aerobically

anaerobically

in the presence of oxygen

in plant cells


Solution

If no oxygen is present, cellular respiration is anaerobic and will result in fermentation where either lactic acid or alcohol is used instead of oxygen.


5

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

81% 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.