ASVAB General Science Practice Test 949455 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1

Which of the following is the smallest component of an element that still retains the properties of the element?

74% Answer Correctly

element

molecule

atom

neutron


Solution

An atom is the smallest component of an element that still retains the properties of the element.


2

Vector quantities are fully described by which of the following?

75% Answer Correctly

a magnitude only

a magnitude and a direction

a direction and a polarity

a direction only


Solution

Velocity and displacement are vector quantities which means each is fully described by both a magnitude and a direction.  In contrast, scalar quantities are quantities that are fully described by a magnitude only.  A variable indicating a vector quantity will often be shown with an arrow symbol:  \(\vec{v}\)


3

In cell biology, cytokinesis results in two separate:

57% Answer Correctly

nuclei

cells

chromosomes

chromatids


Solution

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


4

Minerals, vitamins, and fiber are:

69% Answer Correctly

carbohydrates

micronutrients

proteins

macronutrients


Solution

Minterals, vitamins, and fiber are micronutrients while proteins, carbohydrates, and fats are macronutrients.


5

Which of these foods should a person with high cholesterol avoid?

61% Answer Correctly

vegetable oils

olive oil

eggs

avocados


Solution

Fats come in three types, saturated (meats, shellfish, eggs, milk), monounsaturated (olives, almonds, avocados), and polyunsaturated (vegetable oils). Saturated fats can raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol while unsaturated fats can decrease it.