ASVAB General Science Practice Test 983449 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1

In the pancreas, lipase converts fat to:

64% Answer Correctly

glycerol and fatty acids

simple sugars

complex carbohydrates

amino acids


Solution

The acids produced by the pancreas contain several enzymes that aid in digestion.  Lipase converts fat to glycerol and fatty acids. Pancreatic amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. Trypsin converts polypeptides (the building blocks of protein) into amino acids.


2

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

73% Answer Correctly

Uranus

Neptune

Venus

Jupiter


Solution

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


3

Blood is created in:

68% Answer Correctly

the heart

bone marrow

red blood cells

the liver


Solution

Blood is created in bone marrow and is made up of cells suspended in liquid plasma. Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight infection, and platelets are cell fragments that allow blood to clot.


4

In cell biology, cytokinesis results in two separate:

57% Answer Correctly

nuclei

chromatids

chromosomes

cells


Solution

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


5

Water coming to a boil on a stove, ice melting, and steam from a cup of coffee are all examples of which of the following? 

66% Answer Correctly

reflection

convection

conduction

radiation


Solution

Convection is the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas.