ASVAB General Science Practice Test 892492 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1

Which of the following states of matter exists at the highest temperature?

68% Answer Correctly

solid

gas

liquid

none of these


Solution

Solids exist at a lower temperature than liquids which exist at a lower temperature than gases.


2

Which of these is not a phase in cell division?

62% Answer Correctly

megaphase

cytokinesis

interphase

anaphase


Solution

Cell division is the process by which cells replicate genetic material in the nucleus and consists of several phases, beginning with interphase and ending with cytokinesis.


3

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

82% Answer Correctly

dominant alleles

phenotypes

both dominant and recessive alleles

recessive 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.


4

Plant cells are surrounded by:

63% Answer Correctly

neither a cell membrane nor a cell wall

only a cell membrane

a cell membrane and 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

A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat is:

75% Answer Correctly

a biome

a food chain

a population

a community


Solution

A biome is a large naturally occurring community of flora (plants) and fauna (animals) occupying a major habitat (home or environment).