ASVAB General Science Practice Test 984071 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
Score 0% 62%

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1

DNA is encoded through a combination of which of the following?

47% Answer Correctly

nucleotides

gametes

helix

genes


Solution

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the molecule that contains genetic information. DNA is encoded through a combination of nucleotides that bind together in a specific double helix pattern.


2

Blood is created in:

68% Answer Correctly

the liver

the heart

red blood cells

bone marrow


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.


3

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

75% Answer Correctly

a food chain

a biome

a community

a population


Solution

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


4

Which of the following is metamorphic rock?

52% Answer Correctly

obsidian

coal

granite

marble


Solution

The Earth's rocks fall into three categories based on how they're formed. Igneous rock (granite, basalt, obsidian) is formed from the hardening of molten rock (lava), sedimentary rock (shale, sandstone, coal) is formed by the gradual despositing and cementing of rock and other debris, and metamorphic rock (marble, slate, quartzite) which is formed when existing rock is altered though pressure, temperature, or chemical processes.


5

__________ and __________ pair to strengthen bones.

65% Answer Correctly

calcium, vitamin A

vitamin D, magnesium

vitamin D, calcium

iron, calcium


Solution

Vitamin D helps calcium strengthen bones while also aiding muscle, nerve, and immune system function.