ASVAB General Science Practice Test 790069 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
Score 0% 70%

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1

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

63% Answer Correctly

trypsin

pancreatic amylase

lipase

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.


2

A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries a positive electric charge. This desribes which of the following?

79% Answer Correctly

atom

electron

proton

neutron


Solution

A proton is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries a positive electric charge.


3

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

62% Answer Correctly

centi

milli

kilo

mega


Solution

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


4

As part of digestion, the liver produces bile which breaks down:

64% Answer Correctly

fat

sugars

starches

protein


Solution

The liver produces bile which emulsifies (separates) fat.


5

Heredity is the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one __________ to another.

81% Answer Correctly

species

cell

generation

family


Solution

Heredity is the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another. Heredity is made possible via large strings of chromosomes which carry information encoded in genes.