ASVAB General Science Practice Test 668097 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1

Traits represented by genes may be which of the following?

82% Answer Correctly

dominant

recessive

all of these

expressed


Solution

The traits represented by genes are inherited independently of each other  (one from the male and one from the female gamete) and a trait can be dominant or recessive.  A dominant trait will be expressed when paired with a recessive trait while two copies of a recessive trait (one from each parent) must be present for the recessive trait to be expressed.


2

In the metric system, what prefix represents 10-3?

62% Answer Correctly

centi

kilo

mega

milli


Solution

In the metric system, milli is the prefix for 10-3.


3

Which of these vitamins doesn't come from food?

75% Answer Correctly

Potassium

C

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

The angle of reflection is equal to which the following?

48% Answer Correctly

focal point

angle of incidence

refractive index

90°


Solution

The law of reflection specifies how waves, including light waves, bounce off of surfaces. Specifically, the angle of incidence of the approaching wave is equal to the angle of reflection of the reflected wave as measured from a line perpendicular (90°) to the surface.


5

During digestion, the kidneys filter substances from the blood. Which of the following is not filtered by the kidneys?

74% Answer Correctly

minerals

salt

fats

water


Solution

Chemical waste like excess water, minerals, and salt are filtered from the blood by the kidneys and secreted into the urine. Urine is transported from the kidneys to the bladder through ureters.