ASVAB General Science Practice Test 982944 Results

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1

A dominant trait will be expressed when paired with:

74% Answer Correctly

a recessive trait

a chromosome

a dominant trait

a gene


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.


2

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.


3

The __________ is a system of muscles that allows breathing.

74% Answer Correctly

diaphragm

pulmonary

trachea

bronchioles


Solution

The diaphragm is a system of muscles that allows breathing. During inhalation, the diaphragm expands and air rushes in to fill the space created. Then, during exhalation, the diaphragm contracts and forces the air back out.


4

The small intestine utilizes enzymes produced where?

65% Answer Correctly

pancreas

small intestine

all of these are correct

liver


Solution

The small intestine is where most digestion takes place. As food travels along the small intestine it gets broken down completely by enzymes secreted from the walls. These enzymes are produced in the small intestine as well as in the pancreas and liver. After the enzymes break down the food, the resulting substances are then absorbed into the blood via capillaries in the small intestine walls.


5

Which of the following describes the Earth's outer core?

45% Answer Correctly

primarily solid

makes up most of the Earth's volume

liquid

solid


Solution

The Earth's core is divided into the liquid outer core (1,430 miles or 2,300 km radius) and the solid inner core (745 miles or 1,200 km radius).