ASVAB General Science Practice Test 852158 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1

Which of the following is not one of the outer planets?

73% Answer Correctly

Venus

Neptune

Jupiter

Uranus


Solution

In contrast to the solid terrestrial planets, the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) consist of hydrogen and helium gas and water.


2

A dominant trait will be expressed when paired with:

75% Answer Correctly

a recessive trait

a gene

a chromosome

a dominant trait


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.


3

Secondary consumers that also eat producers are known as:

62% Answer Correctly

herbivores

omnivores

scavengers

carnivores


Solution

Secondary consumers (carnivores) subsist mainly on primary consumers. Omnivores are secondary consumers that also eat producers. Examples are rats, fish, and chickens.


4

In cell biology, where does DNA replication take place?

65% 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.


5

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

65% Answer Correctly

sugars

protein

fat

starches


Solution

The liver produces bile which emulsifies (separates) fat.