ASVAB General Science Practice Test 795402 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1

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

67% Answer Correctly

convection

reflection

radiation

conduction
Solution

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

2

In cell biology, cytokinesis results in two separate:

57% Answer Correctly

chromosomes

chromatids

nuclei

cells
Solution

During cell division, the cytokinesis phase occurs when cytoplasm and cell membranes complete their separation resulting in two separate cells.

3

Which of the following describes how a person's genes express themselves in physical characteristics?

61% Answer Correctly

phenotype

chromotype

DNA

genotype
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.

4

Plant cells are surrounded by:

64% Answer Correctly

only a cell membrane

a cell membrane and a cell wall

neither a cell membrane nor a cell wall

only a cell wall
Solution

Animal cells are surrounded by a semipermeable membrane which allows for the transfer of water and oxygen to and from the cell. In plant cells, the cell membrane is surrounded by a somewhat rigid cell wall which provides the cell structure and support.

5

Carbohydrates are found in:

88% Answer Correctly

animal sources

vegetable oils

sugars and starches

food additives
Solution

Carbohydrates are major sources of energy for the body and are found in sugars (fruit, cane sugar, beets) and starches (bread, rice, potatoes, pasta).