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math_qa
mathqa_03_03533
if takes 25.5 minutes to download a file using modem a . modem b work at 17 % of the speed of modem a . how long does it take to download a file using a modem b ?
[ "130 minutes", "140 minutes", "150 minutes", "160 minutes" ]
C
let speed of modem a be k so speed of modem b is 17 / 100 * k time taken by modem a = 25.5 minutes let time taken by modem b = x k * 25.5 = 17 / 100 * k * x 0.17 * x = 25.5 x = 25.5 / 0.17 = 150 minutes answer : c
openbookqa
obqa_02_03820
It's quite common for birds feeding on seeds from flowering trees in some tropical waters to get weighed down, pricked and even entangled in the branches because
[ "seeds sprout better on the ground", "smooth seeds need water to reach other islands", "the seeds have a thick, sticky coating with hooks", "scavengers also hunt for seeds with mucousy coatings" ]
C
birds are a vehicle for spreading the seeds of a plant
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00919
The smallest particle of an element is
[ "an atom.", "a mixture.", "a molecule.", "a compound." ]
A
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_00401
Stormy weather often leads to
[ "picnics in the park", "moisture in rain gauges", "dry fields and roads", "sunny and bright days" ]
B
if weather is stormy then there is a greater chance of rain
sciq
sciq_01_05493
Has this ever happened to you? you walk across a carpet, reach out to touch a metal doorknob, and get an unpleasant electric shock? .the reason you get a shock is because of what?
[ "temperature charge", "electrical charge", "solar charge", "sunlight charge" ]
B
Has this ever happened to you? You walk across a carpet, reach out to touch a metal doorknob, and get an unpleasant electric shock (see Figure below ). The reason you get a shock is because of moving electric charges. Moving electric charges also create lightning bolts and the electric current that flows through cables...
math_qa
mathqa_03_03854
56 : 65 : : 68 : ?
[ "49", "84", "86", "64" ]
C
"ans 86 reverse of 68 answer : c"
math_qa
mathqa_03_00132
a man can row upstream at 27 kmph and downstream at 35 kmph , and then find the speed of the man in still water ?
[ "31", "92", "30", "32" ]
A
"us = 27 ds = 35 m = ( 35 + 27 ) / 2 = 31 answer : a"
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01092
Target BP before thrombolysis in ischemic stroke is below
[ "185/110 mmHg", "165/100 mm Hg", "145/100 Hg", "120/80 mm Hg" ]
A
Ans. is 'a' i.e., 185/110 mm Hg
openbookqa
obqa_02_00947
An example of refraction is
[ "The light that comes from the TV", "The light from a fire", "Turning the light on", "Pickles seemingly bigger in the jar" ]
D
refraction is when light bends
sciq
sciq_01_06152
Evolution over a short period of time at the level of the population is called what?
[ "redistributions", "grammaticalization", "microevolution", "macroevolution" ]
C
The time scale of evolution can vary. Evolution over a short period of time at the level of the population is called microevolution. Evolution over a long period of time above the level of the species is called macroevolution.
sciq
sciq_01_02015
Which type of glaciers form in high mountains and travel through valleys?
[ "altitude glaciers", "seaside glaciers", "rocky glaciers", "alpine glaciers" ]
D
Continental glaciers form in a central location with ice moving outward in all directions. Alpine glaciers form in high mountains and travel through valleys. Ice caps cover large areas.
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00175
Diseases that can be transmitted between organisms are
[ "infectious.", "inherited.", "environmental.", "congenital." ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_01195
Dinitrophenol (dnp) is an uncoupler that makes the inner mitochondrial membrane leaky to protons. it was used until 1938 as a what?
[ "weight loss drug", "sleep loss drug", "immune system booster", "bone density drug" ]
A
ART CONNECTION QUESTIONS 1. Figure 7.11 Dinitrophenol (DNP) is an uncoupler that makes the inner mitochondrial membrane leaky to protons. It was used until 1938 as a weight-loss drug. What effect would you expect DNP to have on the change in pH across the inner mitochondrial membrane? Why do you think this might be an ...
openbookqa
obqa_02_01852
What prohibits cells from contorting into deformed shapes?
[ "helpful viruses help them retain their function", "a prison cell wall contains them", "the thin membrane which surrounds them", "they have a Chilton's manual to guide them" ]
C
the cell membrane provides support for a cell
math_qa
mathqa_03_02992
each light bulb at a hotel is either incandescent or fluorescent . at a certain moment , forty percent of the incandescent bulbs are switched on , and eighty percent of the fluorescent bulbs are switched on . if 72 percent of all the bulbs are switched on at this moment , what percent of the bulbs that are switched on ...
[ "24 %", "16 %", "11 %", "7 %" ]
C
let i be the number of incandescent bulbs . let f be the number of fluorescent bulbs . 0.4 i + 0.8 f = 0.72 ( i + f ) 0.08 f = 0.32 i f = 4 i this means that for every 1 incandescent bulb , there are 4 fluorescent bulbs . the percent of bulbs that are switched on which are incandescent is : 0.4 i / ( 0.4 i + 0.8 f ) = ...
sciq
sciq_01_03265
What are the most common roundworm parasites of people in the u. s.?
[ "hookworms", "cutworms", "pinworms", "leeches" ]
C
Tiny pinworms are the most common roundworm parasites of people in the U. S. In some areas, as many as one out of three children are infected. Humans become infected when they ingest the nearly microscopic pinworm eggs. The eggs hatch and develop into adults in the host’s digestive tract. Adults lay eggs that pass out ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00969
By pinhole visual acuity is neutralized till:
[ "1 D", "2 D", "3D", "4D" ]
C
Ans. (c) 3 DRef.: A.K. Khurana 6th ed. /578* By pinhole test visual acuity can be neutralized till 3 D. It can't accommodate more than that.* It is a test to distinguish a refractive error from organic disease.* A refractive error may, be corrected with glasses, whereas organic disease may signal the development of pre...
sciq
sciq_01_05540
What is the term for a push or a pull on an object?
[ "effort", "force", "gravity", "action" ]
B
A force is a push or a pull on an object. When you place a book on a table, the book pushes downward on the table and the table pushes upward on the book. The two forces are equal and there is no resulting motion of the book. If, on the other hand, you hold the book in the air and let go, the force of gravity will pull...
sciq
sciq_01_04245
What are the ultimate source of genetic variation?
[ "parasites", "mutations", "gravity", "proteins" ]
B
Mutations and evolution There are often multiple alleles of a particular gene in the population and they all may be equally normal, that is have similar effects on reproductive success andin terms of the phenotypes they produce. If there is no significant selective advantage between them, their relative frequencies wit...
math_qa
mathqa_03_03633
the sum of three consecutive even numbers is 93 . find the middle number of the three ?
[ "14", "35", "39", "31" ]
D
"middle value = 93 / 3 = 31 ans d"
math_qa
mathqa_03_00995
34 . the side surface of a cylinder is rolled with a rectangular plate . if the height of a cylinder tank is 10 feet and the perimeter of the circular base is 4 feet , what is the area of the rectangular plate ?
[ "24", "34", "28", "40" ]
D
think of a pringles can . if you took off the bottom and top and cut a slit down the length , it would flatten to a rectangle . the dimensions of the rectangle are the height of the can and the circumference of the circle . since you know both you can multiply them together to find the area , 40 . ( correct answer d )
sciq
sciq_01_00487
A molecule has two structures that can be generated. what is this called?
[ "congruence", "isomerism", "resonance hybrids", "ethnocentrism" ]
B
The cis isomer has the two single hydrogen atoms on the same side of the molecule, while the trans isomer has them on opposite sides of the molecule. In both molecules, the bonding order of the atoms is the same. In order for geometric isomers to exist, there must be a rigid structure in the molecule to prevent free ro...
sciq
sciq_01_04028
What type of systemic response involves lymphocytes?
[ "immune", "inflammation", "natural", "chronic" ]
A
There are two different types of immune responses. Both types involve lymphocytes. However, one type of response involves B cells. The other type involves T cells.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04130
Sterilisation procedure with maximum chances of reversal is :
[ "Pomeroy's tubal ligation", "Irwing's technique", "Laparoscopic tubal ligation with silastic bands", "Laparoscopic tubal ligation with clips" ]
D
Ans. is d i.e Laparoscopic tuba! ligation with clips Amongst the given options. Irving's method : Where the mid poion of the tube is ligated and the intervening pa excised. The proximal end is buried in the myometrium and distal pa is buried in the broad ligament is an irreversible method. In pomeroy's method : Which i...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02715
A person with intractable pain over the right leg is benefited by
[ "Right spinothalamic tract cordotomy", "Left Spinothalamic tract cordotomy", "Right hemicordotomy", "Left hemicordotomy" ]
B
(B) Left Spinothalamic tract cordotomy > Spinothalamic tract Touch sensation is transmitted by ventral spinothalamic tract Pain and temperature pain are transmitted by lateral spinothalamic tract> Fibers of spinothalamic tract cross in the anterior commissure of the cord to the opposite> Hence intractable pain over the...
openbookqa
obqa_02_00005
Poison causes harm to which of the following?
[ "a Tree", "a robot", "a house", "a car" ]
A
poison causes harm to living things
sciq
sciq_01_00058
Increasing the temperature of n2 molecules increases what energy of motion?
[ "compression energy", "residual energy", "kinetic energy", "emotional energy" ]
C
Increasing the temperature increases the average kinetic energy of the N2molecules.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01065
Investigation of choice for acute head injury
[ "NCCT brain", "MRI", "X-ray", "USG" ]
A
Ans. A. NCCT brain* CT is the investigation of choice to identify acute intracranial bleed and hence is the preliminary investigation in acute head injury.* Investigation of choice for brain hemorrhage is NCCT brain* Investigation of choice for calcification is NCCT Brain* Other than above three pathology investigation...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00975
HCG secreted from:
[ "Placenta", "Pancreas", "Lung", "Liver" ]
A
Ans A. (Placenta) hCG is produced by the syncytiotrophoblast of the placenta. Its value reach maximum levels ranging 100 IU & 200 IU/ml b/w 60-70 days of pregnancy.It can be detected in the material serum or urine as early as 8-9 days following ovulation.The rescue & maintenance of corpus luteum till 6 wk ofpregnancy i...
sciq
sciq_01_03190
Upwelling mantle at the mid-ocean ridge pushes plates in which direction?
[ "westward", "eastward", "outward", "inward" ]
C
Plates move for two reasons. Upwelling mantle at the mid-ocean ridge pushes plates outward. Cold lithosphere sinking into the mantle at a subduction zone pulls the rest of the plate down with it.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04784
The major risk factor for bipolar disorder is
[ "Positive family history of bipolar", "High neuroticism in personality", "Low socioeconomic status", "Stressful life events" ]
A
There are several factors that is said to be a causation for bipolar disorders they can be classified under nature versus nuure hypothesis natural causes plays a impoant role and one of the impoant cause among them is family history or high genetic loadine more the number of genes more is the risk of bipolar disorder i...
math_qa
mathqa_03_04919
calculate the ratio between x and y if 25 % of x equal to 40 % of y ?
[ "5 : 8", "5 : 9", "5 : 7", "5 : 6" ]
A
"explanation : 25 x = 40 y x : y = 25 : 40 = 5 : 8 answer : a"
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01642
Prairie dogs can run very quickly. This adaptation enables the prairie dog to
[ "attract mates.", "intimidate predators.", "escape from predators.", "chase after their young." ]
C
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_03887
A consumer is unable to produce its own what?
[ "offspring", "children", "emotions", "sustenance" ]
D
a consumer can not produce its own food
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01192
Certain fossils can be used to help determine the age of the rock layer in which the fossils are found. Which type of fossil is best to use when making this determination?
[ "marine mammal fossil", "swamp fern fossil", "trace fossil", "index fossil" ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_11619
What play several important roles in the human body?
[ "organs", "tissues", "cells", "lipids" ]
D
Lipids play several important roles in the body. Triglycerides are stored in fat cells until the body needs to break them down for chemical energy. These stored triglycerides also help insulate the body against extreme temperatures and cushion organs against physical jostling. Phospholipids and cholesterol are importan...
sciq
sciq_01_11130
What type of barrier physically blocks pathogens from entering the body?
[ "molecular", "potential", "Solid", "mechanical" ]
D
Mechanical barriers physically block pathogens from entering the body. The skin is the most important mechanical barrier. In fact, it is the single most important defense the body has. The outer layer of the skin is tough and very difficult for pathogens to penetrate.
sciq
sciq_01_03031
What are the attractive forces that occur between polar molecules called?
[ "ion-dipole forces", "particle - dipole forces", "induced-dipole forces", "dipole-dipole forces" ]
D
Dipole-dipole forces are the attractive forces that occur between polar molecules. A molecule of hydrogen chloride has a partially positive hydrogen atom and a partially negative chlorine atom. In a collection of many hydrogen chloride molecules, they will align themselves so that the oppositely charged regions of neig...
sciq
sciq_01_02465
The bones of the newborn skull are not fully ossified and are separated by large areas called what?
[ "pores", "sutures", "fissures", "fontanelles" ]
D
Figure 7.33 Newborn Skull The bones of the newborn skull are not fully ossified and are separated by large areas called fontanelles, which are filled with fibrous connective tissue. The fontanelles allow for continued growth of the skull after birth. At the time of birth, the facial bones are small and underdeveloped, ...
math_qa
mathqa_03_02998
the average of 7 consecutive numbers is 33 . the highest of these numbers is :
[ "28", "30", "33", "36" ]
D
"the average of 7 consecutive numbers will be the 4 th number which is given to be = 33 5 th number = 34 , 6 th number = 35 , 7 th number = 36 answer : d ."
math_qa
mathqa_03_03546
a train speeds past a pole in 23 seconds and a platform 125 m long in 33 seconds . its length is ?
[ "275", "287.5", "288", "233.5" ]
B
"let the length of the train be x meters and its speed be y m / sec . they , x / y = 23 = > y = x / 23 x + 125 / 33 = x / 23 x = 287.5 m . answer : b"
math_qa
mathqa_03_03937
mike took a bus from home to market , that travels at 30 kmph . while walking back at 6 kmph , halfway through , he suddenly realized he was getting late and he cycled back the remaining distance in 20 kmph . find the average speed .
[ "21.2 kmph", "12.1 kmph", "23.4 kmph", "20.4 kmph" ]
A
let the distance be 2 x ( one way ) time taken by bus = 2 x / 30 , by walking = x / 6 , by cycling = x / 20 hours : . average speed = total distance / total time = 6 x / x / 15 + x / 6 + x / 20 = 6 * 60 / 4 + 10 + 3 = 21.2 answer : a
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00717
The islands in the mid-Pacific Ocean region were formed by
[ "land subsidence.", "deposition from currents.", "wind and water erosion.", "volcanic activity." ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_00803
Which human body system is a complex network of nervous tissue that carries electrical messages throughout the body?
[ "the nervous system", "the bacterial system", "the localized system", "the lymph system" ]
A
The nervous system is a complex network of nervous tissue that carries electrical messages throughout the body. Its functions include controlling muscles, maintaining balance, sensing internal and external environments, controlling body systems to maintain homeostasis, preparing the body for emergencies, and allowing h...
sciq
sciq_01_10254
What is released from the body during ejaculation?
[ "saliva", "sperm", "urine", "blood" ]
B
Sperm are released from the body during ejaculation . Ejaculation occurs when muscle contractions propel sperm from the epididymis. The sperm are forced through the ducts and out of the body through the urethra. As sperm travel through the ducts, they mix with fluids from the glands to form semen. Hundreds of millions ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00469
A 16-year-old girl has not yet reached menarche. She has normal secondary sex characteristics, and visual inspection of her external genitalia is unremarkable. The patient is given progesterone and has withdrawal bleeding a few days later. This patient most likely has
[ "Primary ovarian disease", "Turner syndrome", "A destructive hypothalamic disorder", "A constitutional delay in pubey" ]
D
The patient most likely has a delayed onset of pubey rather than a destructive lesion in the hypothalamic/pituitary axis, a primary disease involving the ovaries or a problem involving the end-organs (e.g., imperforate hymen). Note that she has normal secondary sex characteristics indicating the presence of estrogen. S...
openbookqa
obqa_02_04676
If an scientist is stationed in the south pole during their winter, what season is it in the arctic region
[ "Fall", "Winter", "Summer", "Spring" ]
C
snow falls during the winter in the arctic environment
math_qa
mathqa_03_04489
6 mat - weavers can weave 6 mats in 6 days . at the same rate , how many mats would be woven by 8 mat - weavers in 8 days ?
[ "9", "10", "11", "12" ]
B
"let the required number of mats be x more mat - weavers , more mats ( direct proportion ) more days , more mats ( direct proportion ) hence we can write as ( mat - weavers ) 6 : 8 } : : 6 : x ( days ) 6 : 8 ⇒ 6 × 6 × x = 8 × 8 × 6 ⇒ x = 10 answer : b"
openbookqa
obqa_02_04616
What force causes a compass in Illinois to point towards Wisconsin?
[ "natural magnetism", "wind direction", "weight", "gravity" ]
A
natural magnetism is used for pointing north by a compass
math_qa
mathqa_03_01570
excluding stoppages , the speed of a train is 45 kmph and including stoppages it is 34 kmph . of how many minutes does the train stop per hour ?
[ "e 982", "27", "12", "14.6" ]
D
"explanation : t = 11 / 45 * 60 = 14.6 answer : option d"
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04817
Carcinoma thyroid with blood borne metastasis is?
[ "Follicular", "Papillary", "Mixed", "Medullary" ]
A
Ans is a Follicular
openbookqa
obqa_02_02629
When pollution levels get higher, the gas in the atmosphere
[ "raises temps", "dries up", "melts away", "cools earth" ]
A
as the amount of polluting gasses in the atmoshere increases , the atmospheric temperature will increase
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01650
Which of the following women is most likely to have a successful induction of labor
[ "G1P0 with BMI = 32 and neonatal birth weight of 2500g.", "G2 P1 with BMI = 27 and neonatal birth weight of 3100g.", "G1 P0 with BMI of 24 and neonatal birth weight of 4000g.", "G2 P1 with BMI of 32 and neonatal birth weight of 3200g." ]
B
Favorable factors for successful induction BMI < 30 Favorable cervix Birth weight < 3500g.
sciq
sciq_01_00435
What organelles are known as the "power plants" of the cell?
[ "plastid", "mitochondria", "flagella", "golgi body" ]
B
They have lots of mitochondria. Mitochondria are called the power plants of the cell, as these organelles are where most of the cell's energy is produced. Cells that need lots of energy have lots of mitochondria.
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01551
Plants have special tissues that transport food, water, and minerals throughout the plant. What are these tissues similar to in animals?
[ "stomach and intestines", "spinal cord and brain", "arteries and veins", "kidneys and liver" ]
C
null
sciq
sciq_01_01565
What is the position of rock layers and the relative ages called?
[ "superposition", "bifurcation", "diffraction", "metamorphism" ]
A
Superposition refers to the position of rock layers and their relative ages. Relative age means age in comparison with other rocks, either younger or older. The relative ages of rocks are important for understanding Earth’s history. New rock layers are always deposited on top of existing rock layers. Therefore, deeper ...
sciq
sciq_01_11329
What bond is the force of attraction that holds together oppositely charged ions?
[ "harmonic", "magnetic", "ionic", "iconic" ]
C
An ionic bond is the force of attraction that holds together oppositely charged ions. It forms when atoms of a metal transfer electrons to atoms of a nonmetal. When this happens, the atoms become oppositely charged ions.
openbookqa
obqa_02_03735
An hunter that wants to be undetected seeking out deer in the forest might
[ "be dressed bushy green and brown attire", "cover themselves in tree sap", "be dressed in arctic camouflage", "change their facial expression" ]
A
camouflage can be used for hunting for prey
sciq
sciq_01_02976
What basic units are neither created nor destroyed during a chemical change, but are instead rearranged?
[ "Electrons", "atoms", "particles", "molecules" ]
B
Atoms are neither created nor destroyed during a chemical change, but are instead rearranged to yield.
math_qa
mathqa_03_01552
a , b , c subscribe rs . 50000 for a business . a subscribes rs . 4000 more than b and b rs . 5000 more than c . out of a total profit of rs . 35000 , c receives :
[ "s . 14,000", "s . 14,200", "s . 4,400", "s . 8,400" ]
D
let c = x . then , b = x + 5000 and a = x + 5000 + 4000 = x + 9000 . so , x + x + 5000 + x + 9000 = 50000 3 x = 36000 x = 12000 a : b : c = 21000 : 17000 : 12000 = 21 : 17 : 12 . c ' s share = rs . ( 35000 x 12 / 50 ) = rs . 8,400 . d
sciq
sciq_01_05599
What are xylem and phloem responsible for transporting to the cells of leaves?
[ "light and gas", "air and dirt", "water and blood", "water and minerals" ]
D
Veins are made primarily of xylem and phloem. They transport water and minerals to the cells of leaves and carry away dissolved sugar.
sciq
sciq_01_00670
Which type of arthritis causes the immune system to attack joints?
[ "Spondylarthropathies", "rheumatoid", "Osteoarthritis", "Gout" ]
B
In rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system attacks joints. This causes joint damage and pain.
math_qa
mathqa_03_00948
the length of a bridge in meters , which a train 100 - meters long and traveling at 45 km / hr can cross in 30 seconds is ?
[ "225", "245", "275", "325" ]
C
"45 km / h = 45000 m / 3600 s = 12.5 m / s in 30 seconds , the train can go 30 ( 12.5 ) = 375 meters let x be the length of the bridge . x + 100 = 375 meters x = 275 meters the answer is c ."
sciq
sciq_01_04218
What regulates the passage of blood into capillary beds?
[ "bicellular sphincters", "cell membrane", "diocesan sphincters", "precapillary sphincters" ]
D
sciq
sciq_01_03362
Lack of proper food over a period of time can lead to what condition, where the body is not getting enough nutrients to grow and stay healthy?
[ "mortality", "anemia", "malnutrition", "bulimia" ]
C
Refusing one meal won't stunt your growth. But lack of proper food over a period of time can lead to malnutrition. That means, the body is not getting enough nutrients to grow and stay healthy. Kids who are malnourished may not grow as tall as they would otherwise.
sciq
sciq_01_03633
What term describes a gene or sequence on a chromosome that co-segregates (shows genetic linkage) with a specific trait?
[ "nucleic acid chain", "genetic marker", "autosomal", "analogous effect" ]
B
17.2 | Mapping Genomes By the end of this section, you will be able to: • Define genomics • Describe genetic and physical maps • Describe genomic mapping methods Genomics is the study of entire genomes, including the complete set of genes, their nucleotide sequence and organization, and their interactions within a spec...
openbookqa
obqa_02_02721
which one of these would be needed to power up a torch light?
[ "a hard wood chip", "a set of AAA cells", "a metal iron rod", "a sachet of water" ]
B
a battery is a source of electrical energy
sciq
sciq_01_08678
What is the organ in which gas exchanges take place between blood and air?
[ "heart", "kidney", "skin", "lungs" ]
D
Respiration begins with ventilation. This is the process of moving air in and out of the lungs. The lungs are the organs in which gas exchange takes place between blood and air.
sciq
sciq_01_01480
Chemical digestion in the small intestine cannot occur without the help of the pancreas and what bile-producing organ?
[ "heart", "stomach", "kidney", "liver" ]
D
23.6 Accessory Organs in Digestion: The Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder Chemical digestion in the small intestine cannot occur without the help of the liver and pancreas. The liver produces bile and delivers it to the common hepatic duct. Bile contains bile salts and phospholipids, which emulsify large lipid globules ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00994
H. influenza requires the following growth factor: September 2004
[ "Ammonia", "Nicotinic acid", "Glycine", "Haemin" ]
D
Ans. D i.e. Haemin
sciq
sciq_01_04368
Whether focused on ancient life, the life of bacteria, or how humans could live on the moon, four unifying principles form the basis of what branch of science?
[ "electronics", "biology", "geology", "chemistry" ]
B
Four unifying principles form the basis of biology. Whether biologists are interested in ancient life, the life of bacteria, or how humans could live on the moon, they base their overall understanding of biology on these four principles:.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02167
Which vitamin deficiency is most commonly seen in a pregnant mother who is on phenytoin therapy for epilepsy?
[ "Vitamin B6", "Vitamin B12", "Vitamin A", "Folic acid" ]
D
Phenytoin inhibits the enzyme intestinal conjugase, an impoant enzyme in folic A. Metabolism. Folate is present in food in a polyglutamate form. This is conveed into monoglutamates by intestinal conjugase to be absorbed in the jejunum. Phenytoin acts by inhibiting this enzyme thereby causing folate deficiency and thus ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03937
Prussak's space is situated in -
[ "Epitympanum", "Mesotympanum", "Hypotympanum", "Ear canal" ]
A
Prussak's space is the space between pars flaccida, and the neck of malleus in the Epitympanum (see fig. 1.4) It is the M/C site for primary cholesteatoma.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04254
Drug used for intralesional injection of keloid is -
[ "Prednisolone", "Triamcinolone", "Androgen", "Hydrocortisone" ]
B
Triamcinolone acetonide is the drug used for intralesional injection of steroid. Also know Treatment of hypertropic scars  Since nearly all hypertrophic scars undergo some degree of spontaneous regression, they are not t/t in early phases. If the scar is still hypertrophic after 6 months surgical excision and primar...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04604
Numbers of variable regions on each light and heavy chain of an antibody ?
[ "1", "2", "3", "4" ]
A
Ans. is 'a' i.e., 1
math_qa
mathqa_03_03607
let f ( x ) = x ^ 2 + bx + c . if f ( 5 ) = 0 and f ( - 3 ) = 0 , then b + c =
[ "18", "- 17", "- 15", "- 21" ]
B
"f ( x ) = x ^ 2 + bx + c . if f ( 5 ) = 0 and f ( - 3 ) = 0 , then b + c = f ( 5 ) = 0 = 25 + 5 b + c - - - taking 25 to the other side - > 5 b + c = - 25 f ( - 3 ) = 0 = 9 - 3 b + c - - - taking - 3 b + c to the other side - > 3 b - c = 9 when we add these 2 equations , we get 8 b = - 16 - - - > b = - 2 and while sub...
openbookqa
obqa_02_04471
Volcanoes, have a
[ "Esophagus", "Camels", "Emotional experience", "Cigarettes" ]
A
mountains are formed by volcanoes
sciq
sciq_01_09004
Sight, hearing, balance, taste, smell, and touch are types of what?
[ "temperaments", "sensation types", "senses", "memories" ]
C
Human senses include sight, hearing, balance, taste, smell, and touch.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03369
Which of the following is used in the treatment of well differentiated thyroid cancer?
[ "32 P", "131 I", "99mTc", "131I-MIBG" ]
B
I 131 is used in the treatment of well differentiated thyroid cancer and hypehyroidism. I 131 has a half life of 8 days and emits beta paicles as well as gamma rays. Radiation dose to thyroid is mainly due to the emitted beta paicles (90%) rather than gamma radiation. Ref: Oncology for Health-Care Professionals By V. P...
sciq
sciq_01_02182
What two phases does the cell cycle consist of?
[ "interphase and mitotic", "outerphase and mitotic", "mitosis and mitotic", "antecedent and mitotic" ]
A
Figure 10.5 The cell cycle consists of interphase and the mitotic phase. During interphase, the cell grows and the nuclear DNA is duplicated. Interphase is followed by the mitotic phase. During the mitotic phase, the duplicated chromosomes are segregated and distributed into daughter nuclei. The cytoplasm is usually di...
sciq
sciq_01_07396
The ancient greek philosopher aristotle thought that all matter consists of just four what, which he identified as earth, air, water, and fire?
[ "ingredients", "compounds", "structures", "elements" ]
D
The idea of elements is not new. It dates back about 2500 years to ancient Greece. The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle thought that all matter consists of just four elements. He identified the elements as earth, air, water, and fire. He thought that different kinds of matter contain only these four elements but in ...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00439
What are the names of the products in the chemical equation shown below? HCl + NaHCO_{3} -> NaCl + CO_{2} + H_{2}O
[ "hydrochloric acid and sodium carbonate", "sodium chloride, carbon dioxide, and water", "hydrogen chloride and sodium bicarbonate", "sodium chloride, carbon monoxide, and dihydrogen oxide" ]
B
null
sciq
sciq_01_05238
What essential molecules can be harmful if ingested in large amounts, especially if they contain saturated fatty acids from animal foods?
[ "hydrogen", "helium", "oxygen", "lipids" ]
D
Lipids provide the body with energy and serve other vital functions. One gram of lipids provides 9 Calories of energy. You need to eat small amounts of lipids for good health. However, large amounts can be harmful, especially if they contain saturated fatty acids from animal foods.
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00010
When igneous rock is changed into metamorphic rock, which form of energy is this process?
[ "heat", "chemical", "magnetic", "light" ]
A
null
math_qa
mathqa_03_00965
two men start from opposite banks of a river . they meet 340 meters away from one of the banks on forward journey . after that they meet at 170 meters from the other bank of the river on their backward journey . what will be the width of the river ( in meters ) ?
[ "750", "850", "900", "980" ]
B
let p , q are two persons then their speeds be a , b - > m / hr x - - - - 340 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - | - - - ( d - 340 ) - - - - - - - - - y in forward journey time taken by p = 340 / a ; time taken by q = d - 340 / b ; in forward journey , time taken by p = time taken by q so 340 / a = d - 340 / b...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01622
Which of the following structures does a frog develop as it changes from a tadpole to an adult frog?
[ "eyes", "heart", "lungs", "tail" ]
C
null
sciq
sciq_01_02788
What is the rate of change of velocity called?
[ "speed", "vibration", "transmission", "acceleration" ]
D
Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity. So in other words, acceleration tells you how quickly the velocity is increasing or decreasing. An acceleration of indicates that the velocity is increasing by in the positive direction every second.
sciq
sciq_01_02910
Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all examples of what?
[ "erosion", "liquids", "temperature", "precipitation" ]
D
sciq
sciq_01_00321
Many objects have color because they contain what?
[ "pigments", "salts", "solvents", "vitamins" ]
A
Many objects have color because they contain pigments. A pigment is a substance that colors materials by reflecting light of certain wavelengths and absorbing light of other wavelengths. A very common pigment is the dark green pigment called chlorophyll, which is found in plants. Chlorophyll absorbs all but green wavel...
math_qa
mathqa_03_03700
the ratio of the volumes of two cubes is 1728 : 2197 . what is the ratio of their total surface areas ?
[ "12 : 18", "144 : 169", "44 : 22", "28 : 144" ]
B
"ratio of the sides = â ³ â ˆ š 1728 : â ³ â ˆ š 2197 = 12 : 13 ratio of surface areas = 144 : 169 answer : b"
openbookqa
obqa_02_01360
A puppy is sitting in a yard and is at the door, asking to come in. A person looks out the door and sees the pup tremble, so the person can tell that
[ "the dog is lonely", "the temps have dropped", "the puppy is happy", "the pup is strong" ]
B
cool temperatures cause animals to shiver
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01810
Which of the following is formed when two elements combine chemically?
[ "an atom", "a compound", "an electron", "a mixture" ]
B
null
sciq
sciq_01_02242
What can be thought of as the fundamental unit of life?
[ "ion", "atom", "cell", "electron" ]
C
It could easily be said that a cell is the fundamental unit of life, the smallest unit capable of life or the structural and functional unit necessary for life. But whatever it is, a cell is necessary for life. The Cell Biology chapter will discuss some of the fundamental properties of the cell, with lessons that inclu...
sciq
sciq_01_07277
What is a condition where plants are grown in mineral solutions without soil called?
[ "climate zone", "biosphere", "hydroponics", "hydrozone" ]
C
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03058
A diabetic male with red, tender & painful swelling on right buttock with multiple discharging points. Swelling is hard and indurated. There is high grade fever with malaise. Most likely diagnosis is?
[ "Folliculitis", "Furuncle", "Carbuncle", "Impetigo" ]
C
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Carbuncle * Points in favor are - diabetic patient, painful and tender swelling with induration, multiple discharging points and high grade fever.* Most important finding indicating towards diagnosis is multiple discharging points as all other findings may be associated with furuncle also but in furun...
openbookqa
obqa_02_02773
If substances are combined by pouring them together, they'll mix, such as
[ "salt and oyster crackers", "lettuce and roma tomato", "coffee and hazelnut cream", "whole milk and cheese" ]
C
An example of combining two substances is pouring one substance into the other substance
math_qa
mathqa_03_00210
12 men work 8 hours per day to complete the work in 10 days . to complete the same work in 8 days , working 15 hours a day , the number of men required
[ "8 days", "3 days", "7 days", "5 days" ]
A
"that is , 1 work done = 12 × 8 × 10 then , 12 8 × 10 = ? × 15 × 8 ? ( i . e . no . of men required ) = 12 × 8 × 10 / 15 × 10 = 8 days . a"
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01683
A 50-year-old patient presents with a lesion in the midline involving the sacrum. It is found to be sclerotic. What is the most probable diagnosis -
[ "Metastatic", "Chordoma", "Osteosarcoma", "Chondrosarcoma" ]
B
Sclerotic lesion involving midline in the sacrum is likely to be chordoma. It occurs most commonly at either end of notochord(midline) in following locations Sacrococcygeal region Clivus Suprasellar region
math_qa
mathqa_03_00169
the average weight of 6 person ' s increases by 3.5 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them weighing 47 kg . what might be the weight of the new person ?
[ "60 kg", "75 kg", "68 kg", "85 kg" ]
C
"total weight increased = ( 6 x 3.5 ) kg = 21 kg . weight of new person = ( 47 + 21 ) kg = 68 kg option c"
sciq
sciq_01_01353
When a seed is produced by apomixis, the embryo develops without what?
[ "stimulation", "infection", "infection", "fertilization" ]
D