ASVAB General Science Practice Test 78074 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

The Rh factor antigen in blood determines:

57% Answer Correctly

postive or negative

universal donor status

blood type

universal recipient status


Solution

Blood is categorized into four different types (A, B, AB, and O) based on the type of antigens found on the outside of the red blood cells. Additionally, each type can be negative or positive based on whether or not the cells have an antigen called the Rh factor.


2

DNA is encoded through a combination of which of the following?

47% Answer Correctly

genes

gametes

nucleotides

helix


Solution

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the molecule that contains genetic information. DNA is encoded through a combination of nucleotides that bind together in a specific double helix pattern.


3

Absolute zero is which of the following?

57% Answer Correctly

0°C

the coldest temperature possible in the universe

the freezing point of hydrogen

the freezing point of oxygen


Solution

In contrast to the Celsius scale (measured in degrees centigrade) that fixes 0° at the freezing point of water and the Fahrenheit scale that uses 32°, the Kelvin scale fixes 0 at absolute zero (-273°C) which is the lowest temperature possible in the universe.


4

A person's genotype is their genetic makeup and includes:

82% Answer Correctly

both dominant and recessive alleles

recessive alleles

phenotypes

dominant alleles


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.


5

Which of the following is not a method of heat transfer?

67% Answer Correctly

convection

conduction

radiation

reflection


Solution

Heat is always transferred from warmer to cooler environments through conduction, convection, or radiation.