ASVAB General Science Questions - Question List

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36. How many chromosomes do most healthy humans have?
  1. 23
  2. 46
  3. 26
  4. 43
37. Of an individual’s 46 chromosomes, one is an X chromosome and one is a Y chromosome. What does this say about this particular individual?
  1. This person is a male.
  2. This person is a female.
  3. This person is old.
  4. This person is ill.
38. Susan carries the dominant gene for a disease. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding Susan?
  1. She most likely has the disease.
  2. She most likely does not have the disease.
  3. Her children will have a 50% chance of inheriting the disease.
  4. Both of her parents had 23 pairs of chromosomes.
39. What is the term used to describe the type of response elicited by an organism’s heredity and experiences?
  1. Behavioral response
  2. Cognitive response
  3. No response
  4. External response
40. Which of the following is an example of a primary producer in the ecosystem?
  1. Rabbit
  2. Squirrel
  3. Grass
  4. Cricket

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