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sciq
sciq_01_08551
What is the first step towards wound repair?
[ "electrolysis factors", "hormone factors", "blotting factors", "clotting factors" ]
D
attracted to the sites of infections in large numbers, and as they phagocytose the pathogens and subsequently die, their accumulated cellular remains are visible as pus at the infection site. Overall, inflammation is valuable for many reasons. Not only are the pathogens killed and debris removed, but the increase in va...
math_qa
mathqa_03_02204
( 208 % of 1265 ) ÷ 6 = ?
[ "a", "b", "c", "d" ]
B
"explanation : ? = ( 208 x 1265 / 100 ) ÷ 6 = 263120 / 600 = 439 answer : option b"
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00630
Most stars in the Milky Way are like the Sun. The Sun will eventually become a red giant. After the red giant stage, what determines whether a star will become a white dwarf or a supernova?
[ "the mass of the star", "the diameter of the star", "the brightness of the star", "the type of gas in the star" ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_00261
In qualitative analysis, reagents are added to an unknown chemical mixture in order to induce what?
[ "motion", "precipitation", "sunlight", "erosion" ]
B
Selective precipitation can also be used in qualitative analysis. In this method, reagents are added to an unknown chemical mixture in order to induce precipitation. Certain reagents cause specific ions to precipitate out; therefore, the addition of the reagent can be used to determine whether the ion is present in the...
sciq
sciq_01_07216
What are plants called that grow where you don't want them?
[ "grasses", "weeds", "reeds", "shrubs" ]
B
We obviously can’t live without plants, but sometimes they cause us problems. Many plants are weeds. Weeds are plants that grow where people don’t want them, such as gardens and lawns. They take up space and use resources, hindering the growth of more desirable plants. People often introduce plants to new habitats wher...
openbookqa
obqa_02_04793
The best time to have an all-day BBQ in the northern hemisphere is
[ "December 21st", "the winter solstice", "end of June", "sometime in January" ]
C
the amount of daylight is greatest on the summer solstice
sciq
sciq_01_08297
What does the geiger counter detect?
[ "radiation", "convection", "moisture", "vibration" ]
A
You generally can’t see, smell, taste, hear, or feel radiation. Fortunately, there are devices such as Geiger counters that can detect radiation. A Geiger counter, like the one pictured in the Figure below , contains atoms of a gas that is ionized if it encounters radiation. When this happens, the gas atoms change to i...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00832
A meteoroid becomes a meteorite when it
[ "impacts the surface of a planet.", "encounters the atmosphere of a planet.", "makes a complete orbit around a planet.", "starts to burn up in the atmosphere of a planet." ]
A
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02137
Sphingomyelinase deficiency is a feature of -
[ "Niemann pick disease", "Tay Sach's disease", "Krabbe's disease", "Fabry's disease" ]
A
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Niemann pick diseaseLipid storage disordersDisorderEnzyme defectGaucher's diseaseb glucosidaseNiemann Pick diseaseSphingomyelinaseFabry's diseasea galactosidaseGM1 gangliosidosisb galactosidaseGM2 gangliosidosisHexosaminidase ASandhoff s diseaseHexosaminidase A and BKrabbe's diseaseGalactosyl ceramida...
math_qa
mathqa_03_01504
when 6 + 2 = 85 , 8 + 3 = 115 , 7 + 5 = 125 , then 5 + 8 = ?
[ "145", "185", "245", "135" ]
D
"6 + 2 = > 6 + 2 = 8 = > 8 ã — 10 + 5 = 85 8 + 3 = > 8 + 3 = 11 = > 11 ã — 10 + 5 = 115 7 + 5 = > 7 + 5 = 12 = > 12 ã — 10 + 5 = 125 then 5 + 8 = > 5 + 8 = 13 = > 13 ã — 10 + 5 = 135 answer : d"
math_qa
mathqa_03_00351
a can copy 50 papers in 10 hrs , while a & b can copy 70 papers in 10 hrs . how many hours are required for b to copy 26 papers ?
[ "11 hours", "12 hours", "13 hours", "14 hours" ]
C
a can copy 50 papers in 10 hrs , while a & b can copy 70 papers in 10 hrs . it means b can copy 20 papers in 10 hrs . then time taken by b to copy 26 papers = 26 * 10 / 20 = 13 hours answer : c
openbookqa
obqa_02_01140
If a climate becomes colder over time
[ "bears that have sparse fur with thrive", "bears that develop thin pelts will thrive", "bears that carry little fat will thrive", "bears that grow heavier pelt will survive" ]
D
changes in an environment cause animals to adapt to survive
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00065
Most common cause of CTEV -
[ "Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita", "Spina bifida", "Idiopathic", "Neural tube defect" ]
C
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Idiopathic Causes of CTEVo CTEV may be either primary or secondaryPrimary or IdiopathicIt is the most common type of CTEVFoot deformity (CTEV) is the only manifestation, otherwise musculoskeletal system is normal.SecondaryCTEV is a local manifestation of a systemic syndrome.Causes areNeurological diso...
sciq
sciq_01_00974
Heterotrophic organisms use organic compounds, usually from other organisms, as a source of what basic element of life?
[ "carbon", "hydrogen", "oxygen", "monoxide" ]
A
Heterotrophic organisms use organic compounds, usually from other organisms, as carbon sources.
sciq
sciq_01_02760
What can be used to mechanically separate the two elements by attracting the iron filings out of the mixture and leaving the sulfur behind?
[ "laser", "graduated cylinder", "magnet", "centrifuge" ]
C
When iron filings and sulfur powder are mixed together in any ratio, they form a mixture. No chemical reaction occurs, and both elements retain their individual properties. A magnet can be used to mechanically separate the two elements by attracting the iron filings out of the mixture and leaving the sulfur behind.
openbookqa
obqa_02_02484
Which of the following would be considered nonliving?
[ "a hair still on your head", "a rabbit hopping along", "a fallen palm leaf", "a human jogging down a track" ]
C
if a leaf falls off of a tree then that leaf is dead
sciq
sciq_01_01663
What do you call a pattern of stars in the night sky?
[ "Solar Systems", "cluster", "planets", "constellation" ]
D
This is a constellation, a pattern of stars in the night sky. This constellation is called Orion. The features you can see best are his belt and sword. You can see Orion's belt in the sky from many locations. These stars are very bright. For many constellations, the stars are not near each other. They just happen to ap...
sciq
sciq_01_07666
Dispersal occurs only on what time scale?
[ "developmental", "regular", "conventional", "evolutionary" ]
D
sciq
sciq_01_03093
What is the term for getting used to something after being consistently exposed to it?
[ "modification", "dissociation", "habituation", "acceptance" ]
C
One of the simplest ways of learning that occurs in just about all animals is habituation. Habituation means learning to get used to something after being exposed to it repeatedly. It usually involves getting used to something that is frightening or annoying but not dangerous.
sciq
sciq_01_08175
What are found primarily in lines around the edges of some continents?
[ "volcanoes", "earthquakes", "glaciers", "Reefs" ]
B
When earthquake epicenters are put on a map, they outline the plates . This is because the earthquakes where the plates come into contact with each other. Earthquakes are found primarily in lines around the edges of some continents. They are also found through the centers of some oceans. Some occur in patches in some l...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00129
Which method below would be the best way to determine if an egg, plastic foam, a piece of wood, or a candle would float on water?
[ "observing each object in water", "measuring the size of each object", "calculating the weight of the objects", "comparing the shapes of the objects" ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_04049
Which type of pressure forces fluid out of the capillary?
[ "hydrostatic", "combustion", "air", "gas" ]
A
Osmotic Pressure The net pressure that drives reabsorption—the movement of fluid from the interstitial fluid back into the capillaries—is called osmotic pressure (sometimes referred to as oncotic pressure). Whereas hydrostatic pressure forces fluid out of the capillary, osmotic pressure draws fluid back in. Osmotic pre...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00829
Monoclonal antibody used for Muckle-Wells syndrome is
[ "Canakinumab", "Catumaxomab", "Ceolizumab", "Cetuximab" ]
A
Canakinumab: Against IL-1b Used in Muckle-Wells syndrome Muckle-Wells syndrome =Sensorineural deafness =Recurrent hives =Amyloidosis Catumaxomab Bispecific mAb Used in Malignant ascites Ceolizumab: Again stTNF Used in Crohn disease Cetuximab Against EGFR Used in Colorectal cancer
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00279
A posteriorly perforating ulcer in the pyloric antrum of the stomach is likely to produce initial localized peritonitis or abscess formation in the
[ "Greater sac", "Right subhepatic/hepatorenal space (pouch of Morison)", "Omental bursa", "Right subphrenic space" ]
C
Stomach rupture posteriorly causes peritonitis or abcess formation in lesser sac or omental bursa whereas rupture anteriorly causes abscess formation in greater sac whereas in supine posture abcess formation occurs in pouch of Morison which is dependent pa of stomach.
sciq
sciq_01_03804
Synaptic connections can change over time depending on what?
[ "age", "activity level", "weight", "diet" ]
B
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00869
Pulsus paradoxus is a characteristic feature of -
[ "Constrictive pericarditis", "Cardiac Tamponade", "Hyperophic obstructive cardiomyopathy", "Restrictive cardiomyopathy" ]
B
Pulsus paradoxus (PP), also paradoxic pulse or paradoxical pulse, is an abnormally large decrease in systolic blood pressure and pulse wave amplitude during inspiration . The normal fall in pressure is less than 10 mm hg . When the drop is more than 10 mm Hg, it is referred to as pulsus paradoxus. Pulsus paradoxus is n...
sciq
sciq_01_06817
What types of bonds hold together positive metal ions and their valence electrons?
[ "toxic bonds", "metallic bonds", "covalent bonds", "ionic bonds" ]
B
Metallic bonds are the force of attraction between positive metal ions and the valence electrons that are constantly moving around them. The ions form a lattice-like structure held together by the metallic bonds.
openbookqa
obqa_02_00142
Precipitation sometimes leads to
[ "mountains", "earthquakes", "volcanoes", "caves" ]
D
precipitation is when rain fall from clouds to the Earth
math_qa
mathqa_03_03042
a train 110 m long passes a man , running at 6 kmph in the direction opposite to that of the train , in 6 seconds . the speed of the train is
[ "54 kmph", "60 kmph", "66 kmph", "72 kmph" ]
B
speed of train relative to man : 110 / 6 * 18 / 5 km / hr = 66 km / hr let speed of train = x therefore x + 6 = 66 x = 66 - 6 x = 60 km / hr answer : b
sciq
sciq_01_07020
Mixture of metals is called what?
[ "compound", "amalgm", "fusion", "alloy" ]
D
Metals such as iron are useful for many purposes because of their unique properties. For example, they can conduct electricity and bend without breaking. However, pure metals may be less useful than mixtures of metals with other elements. For example, adding a little carbon to iron makes it much stronger. This mixture ...
openbookqa
obqa_02_04512
Because lack of sustenance 1 out of 4 people are
[ "chronically craving", "fairies", "unicorns", "wizards" ]
A
lack of food causes starvation
sciq
sciq_01_05755
What is the“packet” of energy called that the nucleus emits during gamma decay?
[ "radioactive particle", "transient particle", "gamma particle", "ultraviolet particle" ]
C
Gamma rays are produced during gamma decay of an excited nucleus. During gamma decay, the nucleus emits a “packet” of energy called a gamma particle.
sciq
sciq_01_02475
The primary role of leaves is to collect what?
[ "pollen", "precipitation", "sunlight", "insects" ]
C
Plants have specialized organs that help them survive and reproduce in a great diversity of habitats. Major organs of most plants include roots, stems, and leaves. Leaves are the keys not only to plant life but to all terrestrial life. The primary role of leaves is to collect sunlight and make food by photosynthesis . ...
openbookqa
obqa_02_02261
A person pushing energy through a metal beam will cause something to
[ "electrify", "crowd", "hollow out", "precipitate" ]
A
sending electricity through a conductor causes electricity to flow through that conductor
math_qa
mathqa_03_00440
if the ratio of s . i earned on certain amount on same rate is 4 : 5 . what is the ratio of time ?
[ "1 : 2", "6 : 9", "4 : 5", "2 : 3" ]
C
s . i 1 / s . i 2 = [ ( p * r * t 1 ) / 100 ] / [ ( p * r * t 2 ) / 100 ] 4 / 5 = t 1 / t 2 ratio = 4 : 5 answer c
sciq
sciq_01_09564
What natural process allows water to return again to the earth’s surface?
[ "wind", "currents", "erosion", "precipitation" ]
D
Condensation creates precipitation. Precipitation includes rain, snow, hail, and sleet. The precipitation allows the water to return again to the Earth’s surface.
openbookqa
obqa_02_04184
Using what the surface of the Earth is made of, you could build
[ "a tire", "computer", "a castle", "a telephone" ]
C
Earth 's surface is made of rock
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01024
Which two processes in the water cycle are primarily responsible for the creation of a lake?
[ "evaporation and runoff", "evaporation and condensation", "precipitation and runoff", "precipitation and condensation" ]
C
null
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_03091
A class is modeling the differences between a unicellular organism and a multicellular organism. Which example is a model of a unicellular organism?
[ "a student passing out water to a group", "a student getting cereal from the cabinet", "two students collecting trash from a group", "four students working together to move a desk" ]
B
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_00611
When a bear eats berries he will be contributing to what process?
[ "food for young", "hunters", "seed propagation", "hunger" ]
C
An example of seed dispersal is animals eating seeds
math_qa
mathqa_03_02561
ages of two persons differ by 18 years . if 4 years ago , the elder one was 4 times as old the younger one , find their present age
[ "6,24", "9,27", "10,28", "18,36" ]
C
explanation : let the age of younger person be x , then elder person ' s age is ( x + 18 ) = > 4 ( x - 4 ) = ( x + 18 - 4 ) [ 4 years before ] = > 4 x - 16 = x + 14 = > x = 10 . so elder person ' s age is x + 18 = 28 answer : option c
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01981
How are droughts always different from floods?
[ "They have different locations.", "They happen in different ecosystems.", "They have different amounts of water.", "They happen at different times of the year." ]
C
null
sciq
sciq_01_02363
Upon ovulation, the oocyte released by the ovary is swept into where?
[ "vas deferens", "placental barrier", "umbilical cord", "uterine tube" ]
D
Contact Between Sperm and Oocyte Upon ovulation, the oocyte released by the ovary is swept into—and along—the uterine tube. Fertilization must occur in the distal uterine tube because an unfertilized oocyte cannot survive the 72-hour journey to the uterus. As you will recall from your study of the oogenesis, this oocyt...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01439
The formation of diamonds requires tremendous pressure that is generated
[ "in deep ocean trenches.", "high in the mountains.", "in dry environments.", "deep below the crust." ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_10949
Air is an example of what state of matter?
[ "liquid", "plasma", "solid", "gas" ]
D
Because air is a gas, its molecules have a lot of energy. Air molecules move a lot and bump into things. For this reason, they exert pressure. Air pressure is defined as the weight of the air pressing against a given area.
openbookqa
obqa_02_03330
Which would be most effective way of being detected after the sun has set?
[ "having water", "having reflectors", "having signs", "having books" ]
B
a reflector is used to reflect light especially on vehicles
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04560
A sewerage worker presents to OPD with acute febrile illness alongwith jaundice and conjunctivitis. His blood sample was taken and sent to lab . Lab findings are suggestive of kidney failure and elevated hepatic enzymes. Which of following is likely diagnosis ?
[ "Malaria", "Leptospirosis", "Peussis", "Typhoid" ]
B
Given scenario suggests diagnosis of Weil's disease/ Ictero-haemorrhagic disease/ Leptospirosis Leptospirosis - Caused by Leptospira interrogans Leptospira is an actively motile spirochete Mode of transmission: Zoonotic , by contact with water or moist soil contaminated with rat's urine or dead rats. 3 R associated wit...
math_qa
mathqa_03_01797
huey ' s hip pizza sells two sizes of square pizzas : a small pizza that measures 6 inches on a side and costs $ 10 , and a large pizza that measures 9 inches on a side and costs $ 20 . if two friends go to huey ' s with $ 30 apiece , how many more square inches of pizza can they buy if they pool their money than if th...
[ "9 square inches", "10 square inches", "15 square inches", "25 square inches" ]
A
"in the first case each can buy one pizza of $ 10 and one pizza of $ 20 . in square inches that would be ( 6 * 6 = 36 ) for the small pizza and ( 9 * 9 = 81 ) for the large pizza . in total sq inches that would be ( 36 + 81 ) * 2 = 234 sq inches . in the second case if they pool their money together they can buy 3 larg...
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02579
What is a benefit of the regulation of gene expression?
[ "conservation of genetic information", "conservation of cell resources", "trait adaptation to environmental change", "trait inheritance in offspring" ]
B
null
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00837
Which of these organisms is a producer in a marine ecosystem?
[ "fish", "gull", "algae", "worm" ]
C
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_00492
Which kind of behavior has a fixed action pattern?
[ "political", "migration", "food preparation", "shopping" ]
B
migration is an instinctive behavior
openbookqa
obqa_02_03954
Which orbits a star?
[ "Neptune", "a galaxy", "the sun", "the moon" ]
A
planets orbit stars
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03626
Wire loop lesions are often characteristics for the following class of lupus nephritis
[ "Mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis(wHO class2)", "Focal proliferative glomerulonephritis (WHO class3)", "Diffused proliferative glomerulonephritis (WHO class4)", "Membranous glomerulonephritis (WHO class5)" ]
C
Ref Robbins illustrated 8/e p218, 9/e p224 Diffuse lupus nephritis (class IV) is the most serious form of renal lesions in SLE and is also the most commonly encountered in renal biopsies, occurring in 35% to 60% of patients. It is distinguished from focal lupus nephritis (class III) by involvement of half or more of gl...
openbookqa
obqa_02_04945
What lives in their habitat?
[ "dahlias", "rocks", "lakes", "shoes" ]
A
living things live in their habitat
sciq
sciq_01_03353
What membrane is populated by two types of photosystems that cooperate in the light reactions of photosynthesis?
[ "subcutaneous", "chloroplasts", "choroid", "thylakoid" ]
D
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03481
How is endotoxin shock initiated?
[ "Endothelial injury", "Peripheral vasodilation", "Increased vascular permeability", "Cytokines action" ]
A
. Endothelial injury
math_qa
mathqa_03_01637
a and b have monthly incomes in the ratio 5 : 6 and monthly expenditures in the ratio 3 : 4 . if they save rs . 1800 and rs . 1600 respectively , find the monthly income of b
[ "rs . 3400", "rs . 2700", "rs . 1720", "rs . 7200" ]
D
explanation : incomes of a and b = 5 x and 6 x and expenses of a and b = 3 y and 4 y then , savings of a = 5 x - 3 y = 1800 — ? ( 1 ) savings of b = 6 x - 4 y = 1600 — ? ( 2 ) by solving equations ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) y = 1400 monthly income of b = expenses of b + savings of b = 4 y + 1600 = 4 ( 1400 ) + 1600 = rs . 7200 an...
sciq
sciq_01_04829
Neutrons and protons reside in which part of the atom?
[ "nucleus", "molecules", "vacuoles", "nucleolus" ]
A
Neutrons, like protons, reside in the nucleus of an atom. They have a mass of 1 and no charge. The positive (protons) and negative (electrons) charges balance each other in a neutral atom, which has a net zero charge. Because protons and neutrons each have a mass of 1, the mass of an atom is equal to the number of prot...
sciq
sciq_01_03516
An offspring that inherits a mutation in a gamete will have the mutation in all of its?
[ "eggs", "proteins", "seeds", "cells" ]
D
Mutations that occur in gametes can be passed on to offspring. An offspring that inherits a mutation in a gamete will have the mutation in all of its cells.
sciq
sciq_01_02074
Behaviors that occur naturally and are not learned are called what?
[ "acquired", "adaptive", "intuitive", "innate" ]
D
Many animal behaviors are ways that animals act, naturally. They don’t have to learn how to behave in these ways. Cats are natural-born hunters. They don’t need to learn how to hunt. Spiders spin their complex webs without learning how to do it from other spiders. Birds and wasps know how to build nests without being t...
sciq
sciq_01_09676
Which temperature scale is commonly used in science?
[ "centigrade", "celsius", "ph scale", "kelvin scale" ]
D
one degree Fahrenheit. Only 100 Celsius degrees span the same range as 180 Fahrenheit degrees, thus one degree on the Celsius scale is 1.8 times larger than one degree on the Fahrenheit scale 180 / 100 = 9 / 5. The Kelvin scale is the temperature scale that is commonly used in science. It is an absolute temperature sca...
sciq
sciq_01_04169
The sequence of bases in a gene translates to the sequence of what protein components?
[ "molecular acids", "protein acids", "amino acids", "rna acids" ]
C
3.4 | Protein Synthesis By the end of this section, you will be able to: • Explain how the genetic code stored within DNA determines the protein that will form • Describe the process of transcription • Describe the process of translation • Discuss the function of ribosomes It was mentioned earlier that DNA provides a “...
sciq
sciq_01_03363
Two water molecules contain 4 hydrogen atoms and how many oxygen atoms?
[ "2", "1", "6", "4" ]
A
Two water molecules contain 4 hydrogen atoms and 2 oxygen atoms. A mole of water molecules contains 2 moles of hydrogen atoms and 1 mole of oxygen atoms.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04896
Which of the following sites is not involved in a posterior cerebral aery infarct:
[ "Midbrain", "Thalamus", "Temporal lobe", "Anterior Coex" ]
D
Answer is D (Anterior Coex) : Anterior Coex (Frontal lobe) is not involved in posterior cerebral aery infarct Posterior Cerebral Aery infarcts The posterior Cerebral Aery supplies the midbrain, thalamus, lateral geniculate bodies, posterior poion of choroid plexus, occipital lobes, inferior and medial aspect of the tem...
math_qa
mathqa_03_01167
three 6 faced dice are thrown together . the probability that exactly two dice show the same number on them is - .
[ "5 / 12", "4 / 13", "5 / 17", "3 / 12" ]
A
"using question number 11 and 12 , we get the probability as 1 - ( 1 / 36 + 5 / 9 ) = 5 / 12 answer a"
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02466
Many plants tend to wilt on a hot, sunny day. The most likely cause of this wilting is
[ "geotropism.", "photosynthesis.", "dehydration.", "blooming." ]
C
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_00877
powered on lightbulbs burst with cold water because they
[ "electricity and water repel each other", "the inside is also cool", "the water starts to boil", "the inside is hot" ]
D
electrical current running through a wire causes that wire to heat up
sciq
sciq_01_02248
Blood volume increases substantially during pregnancy, so that by childbirth, it exceeds its preconception volume by 30 percent, or approximately what?
[ "0-1 liters", "2-3 liters", "1-2 liters", "3-5 liters" ]
C
Circulatory System Changes Blood volume increases substantially during pregnancy, so that by childbirth, it exceeds its preconception volume by 30 percent, or approximately 1–2 liters. The greater blood volume helps to manage the demands of fetal nourishment and fetal waste removal. In conjunction with increased blood ...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01561
Carbon cycles through several Earth subsystems. Which sequence most directly leads to the cycling of carbon that can result in the formation of petroleum?
[ "biosphere to lithosphere", "atmosphere to lithosphere", "hydrosphere to atmosphere", "biosphere to atmosphere" ]
A
null
math_qa
mathqa_03_01616
every disk in a bag is either blue , yellow or green . the ratio of blue disks to yellow disks to green disks in this bag is 3 : 7 : 8 . if the total number of disks in the bag is 54 , how many more green disks than blue disks are in the bag ?
[ "15", "25", "30", "35" ]
A
"let b : y : g = 3 x : 7 x : 8 x . 3 x + 7 x + 8 x = 18 x = 54 - - > x = 3 . g - b = 8 x - 3 x = 5 x = 15 . the answer is a ."
sciq
sciq_01_05015
What refers to a substance made from two or more elements joined by chemical bonds?
[ "contrast", "basic", "compound", "component" ]
C
In nature, elements rarely occur alone. Instead, they combine to form compounds. A compound is a substance composed of two or more elements joined by chemical bonds. For example, the compound glucose is an important body fuel. It is always composed of the same three elements: carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Moreover, the...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00340
The commonest cause for moality in Iver levis operations -
[ "Pulmonary atelectasis", "Anastomotic leak", "Thoracic duct fistula", "Subdiaphragmatic collection" ]
B
Ivor Lewis operation - is subtotal esophagectomy done for Ca esophagus in the lower third of esophagus. Pa of stomach and esophagus are resected and remnants of both anastomosed. Anastomotic leak is the most logical answer. I have also confirmed it from Senior residents of surgery. Ref : Bailey & love, 25/e p1033
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01338
When a tree suffers from a decreased ability to transport materials within the phloem, what is directly impacted?
[ "volume of water in the xylem", "flow of necessary nutrients", "response to environmental factors", "rate of photosynthesis in leaves" ]
B
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01571
Which hormone stimulates respiration?
[ "Estogon", "Progesterone", "Coicosteroids", "Prolactine" ]
B
Progesterone a steroid sex hormone that is the principal progestational agent; it plays a major pa in the menstrual cycle. During the maturation of the secondary oocyte (ovum), estrogen, the principal female sex hormone, is produced at a high rate.Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology, 23ed edition, page no: 418
sciq
sciq_01_03852
How many nonpolar bonds does an oxygen molecule have?
[ "3", "2", "7", "5" ]
B
An oxygen molecule has two nonpolar bonds. This is called a double bond. The two oxygen atoms attract equally the four shared electrons.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04061
National health policy which started before 1960 is
[ "National Filaria Control Programme", "National Malaria Control Programme", "National Programme for Control Of Blindness", "National Tuberculosis Programme" ]
A
National Malaria Control Programme -1999 National Filaria Control Programme -1955 National Tuberculosis Programme-1962 National Programme for Control Of Blindness- 1976
sciq
sciq_01_05627
Most food chains and webs have a maximum of how many trophic levels?
[ "3", "10", "6", "4" ]
D
A trophic level is a feeding position in a food chain or food web. Most food chains and webs have a maximum of four trophic levels. There is less energy and biomass at higher trophic levels.
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00058
A student wants to look under a heavy rock. Which simple machine would be BEST to use to lift the rock?
[ "Wheel and axle", "Lever", "Inclined plane", "Screw" ]
B
null
sciq
sciq_01_09252
What do puffer fish produce to protect itself?
[ "enzymes", "teeth", "hormones", "venom" ]
D
This odd-looking creature is a fish called a puffer fish. Like all fish, puffer fish are vertebrates. The puffer fish puffs up by rapidly filling its stretchy stomach with water. The reason? Getting bigger makes the fish seem larger to potential predators. Just to be on the safe side, the puffer fish also produces veno...
sciq
sciq_01_03958
In a pedigree what shape symbolizes males?
[ "triangles", "rectangles", "spheres", "squares" ]
D
In a pedigree, squares symbolize males, and circles represent females. A horizontal line joining a male and female indicates that the couple had offspring. Vertical lines indicate offspring which are listed left to right, in order of birth. Shading of the circle or square indicates an individual who has the trait being...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00670
A 16 year old girl was brought to the psychiatric emergency after she slashed her wrist in an attempt to commit suicide. On enquiry her father revealed that she had made several such attempts of wrist slashing in the past, mostly in response to tril fights in her house. Fuher she had marked fluctuations in her mood wit...
[ "Borderline personality disorder", "Major depression", "Histrionic personality disorder", "Adjustment disorder" ]
A
A i.e. Borderline Personality DisorderSchizophrenia can easily be ruled out by absence of disorganized speech, disorganized behaviour (or catatonia), delusions, hallucinations, & negative symptoms (ex blunt affect) for more than 6 months & leading to social / occupational dysfunction.
openbookqa
obqa_02_02621
on which of these days would it be least convenient to take fast drive?
[ "a really sleety day", "a really hot day", "a really clear day", "a really cloudy day" ]
A
sleet is made of ice
sciq
sciq_01_07249
The electronic components in electronic devices, used to transmit and change electricity are made of?
[ "resistors", "inverters", "microchips", "semiconductors" ]
D
Electronic components are the parts used in electronic devices such as computers. The components transmit and change electric current. They are made of materials called semiconductors.
sciq
sciq_01_07118
What are kpa, atm, and mmhg measurement units for?
[ "velocity", "pressure", "temperature", "weight" ]
B
The value of , the ideal gas constant, depends on the units chosen for pressure, temperature, and volume in the ideal gas equation. It is necessary to use Kelvin for the temperature and it is conventional to use the SI unit of liters for the volume. However, pressure is commonly measured in one of three units: kPa, atm...
openbookqa
obqa_02_02763
What is essential for a robot to possess to walk up a flight of stairs?
[ "electricity", "skittles", "ethics", "lava" ]
A
a computer controls a robot
sciq
sciq_01_10179
What structures are located on roof of the nasopharynx and on each side of the pharynx?
[ "testicles", "tonsils", "tongues", "uvula" ]
B
Figure 21.10 Locations and Histology of the Tonsils (a) The pharyngeal tonsil is located on the roof of the posterior superior wall of the nasopharynx. The palatine tonsils lay on each side of the pharynx. (b) A micrograph shows the palatine tonsil tissue. LM × 40. (Micrograph provided by the Regents of the University ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02646
Ramu, an 8-year old boy presented with pain in the arm. On x-ray, his upper end of humerus demonstrates an expansile lesion in the metaphysis with breach of the overlying cortex. Most likely diagnosis is -
[ "Aneurysmal bone cyst", "Unicameral bone cyst", "Chondroblastoma", "Osteoclastoma" ]
A
Here the diagnosis is aneurysmal bone cyst because the overlying cortex is breeched, which is not seen in unicameral bone cyst.
sciq
sciq_01_00680
Of the three types of skeleton designs - hydrostatic skeletons, exoskeletons, and endoskeletons - which do humans possess?
[ "none of the above", "exoskeleton", "endoskeleton", "hydrostatic skeleton" ]
C
CHAPTER SUMMARY 38.1 Types of Skeletal Systems The three types of skeleton designs are hydrostatic skeletons, exoskeletons, and endoskeletons. A hydrostatic skeleton is formed by a fluid-filled compartment held under hydrostatic pressure; movement is created by the muscles producing pressure on the fluid. An exoskeleto...
math_qa
mathqa_03_04595
find the least number which when divided by 18,32 , 48,52 leaves remainder 14,28 , 44,48 respectively .
[ "2845", "3250", "3740", "4150" ]
C
"the difference of 18 - 14 = 4 , 32 - 28 = 4 , 48 - 44 = 4 , 52 - 48 = 4 lcm of 18,32 , 48,52 = 3744 required number = 3744 - 4 = 3740 answer is c"
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00823
Chronic liver disease is most commonly caused by :
[ "Hepatitis B", "Hepatitis A", "Hepatitis C", "Hepatitis E" ]
C
Answer is C (Hepatitis C): Most common hepatitis to progress to chronicity is hepatitis C
math_qa
mathqa_03_04571
3 math classes : x , y , and z , take an algebra test . the average score in class x is 83 . the average score in class y is 76 . the average score in class z is 85 . the average score of all students in classes x and y together is 79 . the average score of all students in classes y and z together is 81 . what is the a...
[ "81", "81.5", "82", "84.5" ]
B
explanation : let the number of students in classes x , y and z be a , b and c respectively . then total of x = 83 a total of y = 76 b total of z = 85 c and , ( 83 a + 76 b ) / ( a + b ) = 79 . i . e 4 a = 3 b . also , ( 76 b + 85 c ) / ( b + c ) = 81 . i . e 4 c = 5 b . hence , b = ( 4 / 3 ) a , c = ( 5 / 4 ) b = ( 5 ...
sciq
sciq_01_06900
What is the first step in protein synthesis?
[ "transcription", "reproduction", "differentiation", "mutation" ]
A
Transcription is the first step in protein synthesis. It takes place in the nucleus. During transcription, a strand of DNA is copied to make a strand of mRNA. How does this happen? It occurs by the following steps, as shown in Figure below .
sciq
sciq_01_02173
What type of substance is any matter that has a fixed chemical composition and characteristic properties?
[ "physical substance", "pure chemical substance", "seawater chemical substance", "versatile chemical substance" ]
B
Pure Substances and Mixtures A pure chemical substance is any matter that has a fixed chemical composition and characteristic properties. Oxygen, for example, is a pure chemical substance that is a colorless, odorless gas at 25°C. Very few samples of matter consist of pure substances; instead, most are mixtures, which ...
openbookqa
obqa_02_03360
Coral gets some help with algae for their
[ "love", "dating advice", "happiness", "vibrance" ]
D
usually coral lives in warm water
openbookqa
obqa_02_04805
Which is an example of measuring?
[ "a fisherman using a fishing rod", "a runner using a pedometer", "a cat playing with a mouse", "a dog using a stick" ]
B
An example of collecting data is measuring
sciq
sciq_01_11369
What term describes weathering that occurs as water expands when it freezes, wedging apart rock?
[ "chemical weathering", "mechanical weathering", "cleavage", "erosion" ]
B
form of mechanical weathering that occurs as water expands when it freezes, wedging apart rock.
sciq
sciq_01_04136
What might arthropods use as legs for walking?
[ "antennae", "flagella", "cloven hooves", "jointed appendages" ]
D
The jointed appendages of arthropods may be used as legs for walking. Being jointed makes them more flexible. Try walking or climbing stairs without bending your knees, and you’ll see why joints are helpful. In most arthropods, the appendages on the head have been modified for other functions. Figure below shows some o...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04025
Maximum cones are seen in:
[ "Limbus", "Fovea centralis", "Macula lutea", "Blind spot" ]
B
Optic disc, 1.5 mm in size, is responsible for blind spot of Mariotte Rods and cones are sensory end organs of vision Rods are absent in the foveal region. Ganglion cell layer is thickest in the macular region. Foveola is the most sensitive pa of retina. It contains only cones and their nuclei covered by a thin interna...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02708
Length of external auditory canal is?
[ "12 mm", "24 mm", "36 mm", "48 mm" ]
B
ANSWER: (B) 24 mmREF: Dhingra 4th edition page 400'External auditory canal of an adult is 24 mm in length. Outer one-third (8 mm) is cartilaginous and inner two thirds (16 mm) are bony'1
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01197
A 33-year-old female patient presented with brain abscess. On aspiration it was foul smelling and gave red fluorescence on UV light, likely diagnosis is
[ "Acanthameba", "Peptostreptococci", "Bacteroids", "Staphylococcus" ]
C
(C) Bacteroids # B. fragilis is the most frequent of the nonsporing anaerobes isolated from clinical specimens. It is often recovered from blood, pleural and peritoneal fluids, CSF, brain abscesses, wounds and urogenital infections.