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openbookqa
obqa_02_04699
What environment is often green?
[ "tree zones", "arctics", "deserts", "oceans" ]
A
a forest environment is often green in color
sciq
sciq_01_04922
What is the process by which large particles, such as cells, are taken in by a cell?
[ "mitosis", "phagocytosis", "diffusion", "active transport" ]
B
Phagocytosis is the process by which large particles, such as cells, are taken in by a cell. For example, when microorganisms invade the human body, a type of white blood cell called a neutrophil removes the invader through this process, surrounding and engulfing the microorganism, which is then destroyed by the neutro...
sciq
sciq_01_05726
What type of physical properties of a substance do not depend on amount?
[ "stable", "extensive", "inherent", "intensive" ]
D
All matter has physical and chemical properties. Physical properties are characteristics that scientists can measure without changing the composition of the sample under study, such as mass, color, and volume (the amount of space occupied by a sample). Chemical properties describe the characteristic ability of a substa...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02194
Which of the following is an antipseudomonal penicillin?
[ "Piperacillin", "Amoxycillin", "Oxacilline", "Nafcillin" ]
A
Piperacellin is an antipseudomonalpenicillin and is an extended spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic of the ureidopenicillin class. Ref: KDT, 6th Edition, Pages 696-702; Advances in Ampicillin Research And Application, 2011 Edition, Page 27
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01638
Salivary amylase is activated by: March 2007
[ "Sodium Ion", "Chlorine Ion", "Potassium Ion", "Bicarbonate Ion" ]
B
Ans. B: Chlorine IonSalivary Amylase break large, insoluble starch molecules into soluble starches (amythrodextrin, achrodestrin and ultimately maltose.Ptyalin acts on linear alpha (1,4) glycosidic linkages.Optimum conditions for ptyalinOptimum pH - 5.6 -6.9Human body temperature-37 degrees CelsiusPresence of ceain ani...
sciq
sciq_01_10886
Organic compounds are molecules built around what element?
[ "oxygen", "carbon", "helium", "phosphorus" ]
B
The main chemical components of living organisms are known as organic compounds . Organic compounds are molecules built around the element carbon (C). Living things are made up of very large molecules. These large molecules are called macromolecules because “macro” means large; they are made by smaller molecules bondin...
math_qa
mathqa_03_02997
at company x , senior sales representatives visit the home office once every 18 days , and junior sales representatives visit the home office once every 12 days . the number of visits that a junior sales representative makes in a 2 - year period is approximately what percent greater than the number of visits that a sen...
[ "10 %", "25 %", "33 %", "50 %" ]
D
"each 36 - day period , senior representatives visit the home office 2 times while junior representatives visit 3 times , thus 50 % more . the answer is d ."
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02992
Many horses grow a heavy coat in autumn and shed that coat in spring. Scientists were not sure if temperature or the amount of daylight per day (called the photoperiod) caused the change. So, they conducted an experiment and concluded that the change in photoperiod was responsible for the biological changes. Shedding c...
[ "a constant photoperiod, but varied temperatures", "a varied photoperiod, and varied temperatures", "a constant photoperiod, and a constant temperature", "a varied photoperiod, but a constant temperature" ]
D
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_04311
It is vital to your health to have a
[ "good time", "jet ski", "plane", "colony of bacteria" ]
D
bacteria can help digest food in humans
math_qa
mathqa_03_01422
a cistern can be filled by a tap in 4 hours while it can be emptied by another tap in 9 hours . if both the taps are opened simultaneously , then after how much time will the cistern get filled ?
[ "2.9 hrs", "8.9 hrs", "2.9 hrs", "7.2 hrs" ]
D
"net part filled in 1 hour = ( 1 / 4 - 1 / 9 ) = 5 / 36 the cistern will be filled in 36 / 5 hrs i . e . , 7.2 hrs . answer : d"
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_03210
In a tropical rainforest, the difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures is relatively small. In the desert, the difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures is very large. Which factor contributes to the lower variation in rainforest temperatures?
[ "Foliage in the rainforest reflects heat.", "Organisms in the rainforest absorb moisture.", "Solar radiation in the rainforest is less intense.", "Cloud cover in the rainforest helps to retain heat." ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_09424
What kind of solid is characterized by an unorganized and unpredictable structure?
[ "porous", "magnetic", "amorphous", "aqueous" ]
C
When water freezes in a non-crystalline, amorphous form as frost, the water molecules are fixed in place, but not in a regular, repeating pattern. Frost and other amorphous solids are characterized by their unorganized and unpredictable structure. Because ice comes in both amorphous and crystalline forms, there are dif...
sciq
sciq_01_02560
What are two common weather characteristics of hurricanes?
[ "small winds and rainfall", "high winds and rainfall", "low winds and sandstorms", "high winds and snowfall" ]
B
Volcanoes and earthquakes are common at active margins. Active margins are near plate boundaries.
sciq
sciq_01_07927
What do you call the movement of a substance from an area of a higher amount toward an area of lower amount?
[ "extraction", "precipitation", "diffusion", "filtration" ]
C
Diffusion is the movement of a substance from an area of a higher amount toward an area of lower amount. A concentration gradient initially exists across the cell membrane. Equilibrium is reached when there is an equal amount of the substance on both sides of the membrane.
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01560
Which of these best indicates that sediments can be changed into rock?
[ "layers of sandstone", "igneous intrusions", "lava beds", "mountains with gneiss" ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_02588
When wood is burned what kind of energy allows the wood to burn?
[ "chemical", "physical", "radiation", "carbon" ]
A
Chemical energy is stored in wood and released when the wood burns.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04756
The type of Diphtheria with highest mortality is
[ "Pharyngeal", "Nasal", "Laryngeal", "Conjuntival" ]
C
Clinical manifestations of diphtheria 1. Faucial (tonsillo pharyngeal) diphtheria It is the commonest type of diphtherial infection. Incubation period is 2-5 days. Patients present with malaise, sore throat and moderate fever. A thick adherent pseudomnembrane (gray or white) is present on one or both tonsils or adjac...
math_qa
mathqa_03_04844
a fair price shopkeeper takes 10 % profit on his goods . he lost 40 % goods during theft . his loss percent is :
[ "72 %", "42 %", "34 %", "12 %" ]
C
explanation : suppose he has 100 items . let c . p . of each item be re . 1 . total cost = rs . 100 . number of items left after theft = 60 . s . p . of each item = rs . 1.10 total sale = 1.10 * 60 = rs . 66 hence , loss % = 34 / 100 * 100 = 34 % answer : c
openbookqa
obqa_02_03153
Which of the following is correct?
[ "The earth's strong gravitational pull causes a waxing gibbous to form", "astrology causes a waxing gibbous to form", "star maps cause a waxing gibbous to form", "government satellites cause a waxing gibbous to form" ]
A
the moon orbiting the Earth causes the phases of the moon
math_qa
mathqa_03_04084
8 men and 2 boys working together can do 4 times as much work as a man and a boy . working capacity of man and boy is in the ratio
[ "1 : 2", "1 : 3", "2 : 1", "2 : 3" ]
A
explanation : let 1 man 1 day work = x 1 boy 1 day work = y then 8 x + 2 y = 4 ( x + y ) = > 4 x = 2 y = > x / y = 2 / 4 = > x : y = 1 : 2 option a
sciq
sciq_01_10361
In science, what do we call a mathematical relationship that exists between observations under a given set of conditions?
[ "idea", "fact", "theory", "law" ]
D
In science, a law is a mathematical relationship that exists between observations under a given set of conditions. There is a fundamental difference between observations of the physical world and explanations of the nature of the physical world. Hypotheses and theories are explanations, whereas laws and measurements ar...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02042
ADAMTS 13 is associated with which of the following disorders?
[ "TTP", "Churg Strauss syndrome", "Wegener's granulomatosis", "Membranous nephropathy" ]
A
ADAMTS 13:- -Metalloprotease enzyme which inhibits VWF clumps. -cleaves VWF multimers into smaller monomers for eventual degradation Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)- Causes- Deficiency of ADAMTS 13 Ab formation against ADAMTS 13 - |ADAMTS 13 activity - VWF clumping - Platelet-Thrombi present C/F - Thrombocyto...
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_03014
As a result of rain forest deforestation, some organisms lose their habitats. Which is also an effect of rain forest deforestation?
[ "a decrease in the rate of soil erosion", "a decrease in the fertility of the topsoil", "an increase in the production of plants used for medicines", "an increase in the amount of oxygen produced in the atmosphere" ]
B
null
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01484
When plants and animals die, which organisms help return nutrients to the food chain?
[ "decomposers", "predators", "prey", "producers" ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_01410
What substances are secreted by specialized cells usually located in endocrine glands?
[ "acid", "hormones", "lipids", "protein" ]
B
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02323
Drug of choice for managing asthmatic patient with hypeension: March 2009
[ "Timolol", "Propranolol", "Metoprolol", "Amlodipine" ]
D
Ans. D: Amlodipine The management of hypeension in a patient with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be made difficult by the asthma-inducing effect of some antihypeensives. As an example, beta blockers should be used with great caution or not at all in patients with chronic asthma (including ch...
sciq
sciq_01_01298
When the number of electrons and the number of protons are equal, the object is what?
[ "neutral", "Negative", "Positive", "static" ]
A
When the number of electrons and the number of protons are equal, the object is neutral.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03131
Which is not a branch of cavernous part of internal carotid artery.
[ "Inferior hypophyseal", "Meningeal artery", "Ophthalmic artery", "Cavernous branch" ]
C
Ans. is 'C' i.e. Ophthalmic artery The internal carotid artery begins at the level of the upper border of the thyroid cartilage as one of the terminal branches of the common carotid artery. Its course is divided into four parts:Parts of ICABranches(A) Cervical partNo branches(B) Petrous partCaroticotympanic art.Pterygo...
sciq
sciq_01_02066
What is the term for animals that have a backbone?
[ "vertebrates", "invertebrates", "herbivores", "carnivores" ]
A
The first eight phyla listed in Table above include only invertebrate animals. Invertebrates are animals that lack a vertebral column , or backbone . The last phylum in the table, the Chordata, also includes many invertebrate species. Tunicates and lancelets are both invertebrates. Altogether, invertebrates make up at ...
sciq
sciq_01_06757
Symptoms of viral diseases result from what kind of response to a virus?
[ "infection", "mutation", "pathogenic", "immune" ]
D
Steps of Virus Infections A virus must use cell processes to replicate. The viral replication cycle can produce dramatic biochemical and structural changes in the host cell, which may cause cell damage. These changes, called cytopathic (causing cell damage) effects, can change cell functions or even destroy the cell. S...
math_qa
mathqa_03_02198
the number of diagonals of a polygon of n sides is given by the formula c = n ( n - 3 ) / 2 . if a polygon has twice as many diagonals as sides , how many sides does it have ?
[ "3", "5", "6", "7" ]
B
c = n ( n - 3 ) c = 2 * n 2 n = n ( n - 3 ) = > 2 = n - 3 = > n = 5 answer b
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_03044
Over time, the ability to ship foods around the world has improved. Which is the most likely effect these shipping improvements have had on people?
[ "They have increased the time it takes to shop for food.", "They have decreased the number of grocery stores.", "They have decreased the need for refrigerators.", "They have increased the types of food available for sale." ]
D
null
math_qa
mathqa_03_00337
if jamie ' s income is rs 20000 , calculate his savings given that his income and expenditure are in the ratio 7 : 5 . ?
[ "rs 7500", "rs 4000", "rs 2000", "rs 8000" ]
D
let the income and the expenditure of the person be rs . 7 x and rs . 7 x respectively . income , 7 x = 28000 = > x = 4000 savings = income - expenditure = 7 x - 5 x = 2 x so , savings = rs . 8000 answer : d
openbookqa
obqa_02_02884
Which is likely true?
[ "two negatively charged iron ingots pull together", "two negatively charged lemons pull together", "two negatively charged rats pull together", "two negatively charged dogs pull together" ]
A
magnetic attraction pulls two objects together
math_qa
mathqa_03_00750
if the wheel is 21 cm then the number of revolutions to cover a distance of 1056 cm is ?
[ "8", "27", "10", "7" ]
A
"2 * 22 / 7 * 21 * x = 1056 = > x = 8 answer : a"
openbookqa
obqa_02_02947
If a bird is moving through the sky, someone wanting to know the speed would
[ "speedily enjoy viewing", "observe quickness", "watch slowly", "look away" ]
B
speed is a measure of how fast an object is moving
openbookqa
obqa_02_02561
Gasoline is unable to exist without the addition of raw materials such as
[ "air", "water", "sand", "fossilized matter" ]
D
fossils are formed when layers of sediment cover the remains of organisms over time
sciq
sciq_01_05000
Like other amphibians, frogs generally lay their eggs in moist environments, which are required since the eggs lack what feature?
[ "nucleus", "shells", "membrane", "tubes" ]
B
Frog eggs are fertilized externally, and like other amphibians, frogs generally lay their eggs in moist environments. A moist environment is required as eggs lack a shell and thus dehydrate quickly in dry environments. Frogs demonstrate a great diversity of parental behaviors, with some species laying many eggs and exh...
sciq
sciq_01_06105
Hydrophobic interactions arise because water molecules engage in what type of bonding with other water molecules?
[ "oxygen bonding", "helium bonding", "hydrogen bonding", "aquatic bonding" ]
C
high proportion of amino acids in the protein have nonpolar side chains. The term hydrophobic interaction is often misused as a synonym for dispersion forces. Hydrophobic interactions arise because water molecules engage in hydrogen bonding with other water molecules (or groups in proteins capable of hydrogen bonding)....
openbookqa
obqa_02_02087
As rabbits in a county die off, foxes will
[ "live longer", "boom in population", "do the same", "eat trees" ]
C
as population of prey decreases , the population of predators will decrease
openbookqa
obqa_02_03937
A person may inherit their mom's
[ "boat", "stooped shoulders", "cat", "building" ]
B
the type of seed of a plant is an inherited characteristic
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04338
A 14-year-old presents to the OPD since she has not yet menstruated.On examination there is breast development and normal pubic hair growth. Which of the following best describes the normal sequence of pubeal changes in the female?
[ "Veical growth, menarche, thelarche, Pubarche", "Pubarche,Veical growth,thelarche, menarche", "Thelarche, Veical growth, Pubarche, menarche", "Thelarche, Pubarche, Veical growth, menarche" ]
D
In girls, pubeal development typically takes place over 4.5 years .Sex steroid production during pubey stimulates development of secondary sex characteristics,growth of long bones which is the reason for veical growth spu. * The first sign of pubey is accelerated growth, and breast budding is usually the first recogniz...
sciq
sciq_01_00204
What is the apparatus used for carrying out an electrolysis reaction?
[ "an aqueous cell", "an electrolytic cell", "catalyst", "Golgi apparatus" ]
B
An electrolytic cell is the apparatus used for carrying out an electrolysis reaction. In an electrolytic cell, electric current is applied to provide a source of electrons for driving the reaction in a nonspontaneous direction. In a voltaic cell, the reaction goes in a direction that releases electrons spontaneously. I...
math_qa
mathqa_03_01232
a squirrel runs up a cylindrical post , in a perfect spiral path making one circuit for each rise of 4 feet . how many feet does the squirrel travels if the post is 12 feet tall and 3 feet in circumference ?
[ "9 feet", "12 feet", "13 feet", "15 feet" ]
A
"total circuit = 12 / 4 = 3 total feet squirrel travels = 3 * 3 = 9 feet answer : a"
sciq
sciq_01_00646
Because dizygotic twins develop from two eggs fertilized by two sperm, they are no more identical than siblings born at what?
[ "other eras", "other times of day", "different places", "different times" ]
D
birth of dizygotic (or fraternal) twins. Because dizygotic twins develop from two eggs fertilized by two sperm, they are no more identical than siblings born at different times. Much less commonly, a zygote can divide into two separate offspring during early development. This results in the birth of monozygotic (or ide...
sciq
sciq_01_05626
If the temperature of a gas sample is decreased, what happens to the volume?
[ "decreases", "expands", "increases", "stays the same" ]
A
If the temperature of a gas sample is decreased, the volume decreases as well.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03894
Non-parenteral hepatitis is :
[ "Hepatitis E", "Hep B", "Hep C", "Hep D" ]
A
Answer is A (Hepatitis E) Hepatitis B, C and D are essentially spread by parenteral routes. Hepatitis A & E are non parenteral hepatitis.
math_qa
mathqa_03_01344
if a : b = 4 : 1 , then find ( a - 3 b ) / ( 2 a - b ) ?
[ "6 / 7", "1 / 7", "5 / 7", "3 / 2" ]
B
answer : option b a / b = 4 / 1 = > a = 4 b ( a - 3 b ) / ( 2 a - b ) = ( 4 b - 3 b ) / ( 8 b - b ) = b / 7 b = > 1 / 7
sciq
sciq_01_03528
What is often the cause of phenotypic differences between identical twins?
[ "environment", "natural selection", "learned behavior", "genetics" ]
A
Scientists often study the effects of environment on phenotype by studying identical twins. Identical twins have the same genes, so phenotypic differences between twins often have an environmental cause. Twin studies help understand the relative importance of environmental and genetic influences on individual traits an...
math_qa
mathqa_03_01543
a driver goes on a trip of 60 kilometers , the first 30 kilometers at 60 kilometers per hour and the remaining distance at 30 kilometers per hour . what is the average speed of the entire trip in kilometers per hour ?
[ "35", "36", "40", "42" ]
C
"the time for the first part of the trip was 30 / 60 = 1 / 2 hours . the time for the second part of the trip was 30 / 30 = 1 hour . the total time for the trip was 3 / 2 hours . the average speed for the trip was 60 / ( 3 / 2 ) = 40 kph the answer is c ."
openbookqa
obqa_02_00109
Oil is a source of a material used for an object with
[ "wood planks", "cardboard", "a large stone", "wheels" ]
D
oil is a source of gasoline
math_qa
mathqa_03_02824
a pair of articles was bought for $ 810 at a discount of 10 % . what must be the marked price of each of the article ?
[ "$ 300", "$ 500", "$ 350", "$ 450" ]
D
"s . p . of each of the article = 810 / 2 = $ 405 let m . p = $ x 90 % of x = 405 x = 405 * 100 / 90 = $ 450 answer is d"
sciq
sciq_01_04260
"crossing over" occurs during what phase of mitosis?
[ "prophase i", "Prophase ii", "prophase VI", "prophase iii" ]
A
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01337
Which of the following devices relies on electromagnetic radiation in the radio wave region of the spectrum for operation?
[ "sun tanning lamp", "electric light bulb", "cellular telephone", "electric toaster" ]
C
null
sciq
sciq_01_07924
What type of reproduction begins when an egg and sperm combine?
[ "regular reproduction", "sexual reproduction", "asexual reproduction", "natural reproduction" ]
B
18.1 How Animals Reproduce Reproduction may be asexual when one individual produces genetically identical offspring, or sexual when the genetic material from two individuals is combined to produce genetically diverse offspring. Asexual reproduction in animals occurs through fission, budding, fragmentation, and partheno...
sciq
sciq_01_10980
Which of newton's laws states that the quantity of angular momentum in a closed system is fixed?
[ "second conservation law", "fourth conservation law", "third conservation law", "sixth conservation law​" ]
C
The third conservation law is conservation of angular momentum. This vector quantity is the product of rotational velocity and rotational inertia. In any closed system (including the universe) the quantity of angular momentum is fixed. Angular momentum can be transferred from one body to another, but cannot be lost or ...
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02962
Scientists are collecting samples from sediment deposits in Biscayne Bay. Test results show that salinity in the bay is increasing. Which human influence might have led to this environmental change?
[ "establishing the bay as a national park in 1980", "finding sunken ships resting on the floor of the bay", "collecting marine animals from the bottom of the bay", "developing power plants along the shoreline of the bay" ]
D
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04788
A 25 year old male presents with recurrent lip edema to the OPD. On performing lab investigations, it revealed |C4, |C1-INH levels, |C1-INH function, normal C1q levels. What is the most probable diagnosis?
[ "Hereditary angioedema Type 1", "Hereditary angioedema Type 2", "Acquired angioedema Type 1", "Acquired angioedema Type 2" ]
A
Hereditary angioedema(HAE) Disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of severe swelling (angioedema). 3 main types of HAE. Type I and II are caused by a mutation in the SERPING1 gene that makes the C1 inhibitor protein while type III is often due to a mutation of the factor KhII gene. This results in increased amoun...
sciq
sciq_01_08238
What term is also known as the contact activation pathway?
[ "central pathway", "identical pathway", "intrinsic pathway", "internal pathway" ]
C
Intrinsic Pathway The intrinsic pathway (also known as the contact activation pathway) is longer and more complex. In this case, the factors involved are intrinsic to (present within) the bloodstream. The pathway can be prompted by damage to the tissues, resulting from internal factors such as arterial disease; however...
sciq
sciq_01_02608
Animals that defend their area are generally known as what kinds of animals?
[ "territorial", "mutants", "carnivores", "neutral" ]
A
Some species of animals are territorial . This means that they defend their area. The area they defend usually contains their nest and enough food for themselves and their offspring. A species is more likely to be territorial if there is not very much food in their area. Animals generally do not defend their territory ...
openbookqa
obqa_02_00816
When trees are harvested, the trees
[ "are lacking in leaves", "need to be replaced or numbers go down", "are tiny and irrelevant", "are smaller and less" ]
B
cutting down trees in a forest causes the number of trees to decrease in that forest
sciq
sciq_01_07985
The atomic number is the same as the number of what in an atom?
[ "protons", "electrons", "neutrons", "ions" ]
A
The number of protons in an atom is called its atomic number. This is also unique for each element.
math_qa
mathqa_03_02024
a person has to make 146 pieces of long bar . he take $ seconds to cut piece . what is total time taken by him to make 146 pieces ?
[ "580 seconds", "680 seconds", "500 seconds", "540 seconds" ]
A
if it is 4 seconds , as u have mistaken with shift key , then . . . . we ' ll have to make 145 cuts for 146 pieces . so 145 * 5 = 580 seconds answer : a
math_qa
mathqa_03_02882
the sum of three consecutive numbers is 87 . the greatest among these three numbers is :
[ "22", "24", "26", "30" ]
D
"sol . let the numbers be x , x + 1 and x + 2 . then , x + ( x + 1 ) + ( x + 2 ) = 87 ⇔ 3 x = 84 ⇔ x = 28 . greatest number = ( x + 2 ) = 30 . answer d"
openbookqa
obqa_02_01244
Which of these is usually green in color?
[ "The Alps", "Antarctica", "Redwood National Park", "The Pacific" ]
C
a forest environment is often green in color
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04399
The commonest cause of keratitis in soft contact lens users is –
[ "Acanthamoeba", "Staph aureus", "Naegleria", "Herpes" ]
A
"Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the most common organism encountered in contact lens-related acute keratitis and corneal ulcer". - Holland & mannis Acanthamoeba is the 2nd most common cause.
openbookqa
obqa_02_04634
In the tree reproduction process a squirrel has the role of seed what?
[ "eater", "scatterer", "destroyer", "killer" ]
B
In the tree reproduction process a squirrel has the role of seed disperser
sciq
sciq_01_06399
The waste of cows releases a lot of which type of gas?
[ "carbon dioxide", "oxygen", "methane", "sulphur" ]
C
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are carbon compounds such as methane. VOCs are released in many human activities, such as raising livestock. Livestock wastes produce a lot of methane.
sciq
sciq_01_08386
What law explains how the change in direction of the light ray depends on how the speed of light changes, which in turn is related to the indices of refraction of the media involved?
[ "law of refraction", "Boyle's law", "Newton's first law", "Born's law" ]
A
Law of Refraction Figure 25.12 shows how a ray of light changes direction when it passes from one medium to another. As before, the angles are measured relative to a perpendicular to the surface at the point where the light ray crosses it. (Some of the incident light will be reflected from the surface, but for now we w...
math_qa
mathqa_03_02712
the diagonals of a rhombus are 22 cm and 30 cm . find its area ?
[ "358", "329", "350", "330" ]
D
"1 / 2 * 22 * 30 = 330 answer : d"
math_qa
mathqa_03_02510
what profit percent is made by selling an article at a certain price , if by selling at 1 / 3 rd of that price , there would be a loss of 20 % ?
[ "140 %", "29 %", "70 %", "27 %" ]
A
"sp 2 = 1 / 3 sp 1 cp = 100 sp 2 = 80 1 / 3 sp 1 = 80 sp 1 = 240 100 - - - 240 = > 140 % answer : a"
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04188
To diagnose diabetic nephropathy, earliest sensitive test is: March 2010, March 2013
[ "Regular blood sugar estimation", "Blood urea nitrogen", "Microalbuminuria", "Serum creatinine test" ]
C
Ans. C: Microalbuminuria Protein urine test/Urine protein/Urine albumin and Albuminuria-measures the amount of proteins commonly albumin, found in a urine sample. This test is most often performed as a screening test for kidney disease. Normally, protein is not appears in urine when a routine dipstick test is performed...
sciq
sciq_01_02457
Lacking a bony endoskeleton, sharks, rays, and ratfish belong to what group of fish?
[ "crustaceans", "freshwater fish", "cartilaginous", "invertebrates" ]
C
Cartilaginous Fish Cartilaginous fish include sharks, rays, and ratfish. Their endoskeleton is made of cartilage instead of bone. They also lack a swim bladder. However, they have a complete vertebral column and jaws. They also have a relatively big brain. shark.
sciq
sciq_01_01068
The pressure of a sample of gas is measured with an open-end what?
[ "manometer", "altimeter", "barometer", "thermometer" ]
A
The pressure of a sample of gas is measured with an open-end manometer, partially shown to the right. The liquid in the manometer is mercury. Assuming atmospheric pressure is 29.92 in. Hg, determine the pressure of the gas in: (a) torr (b) Pa (c) bar.
openbookqa
obqa_02_00772
After the chickens were let into the field, the population of worms
[ "decreased", "increased", "exploded", "fluctuated" ]
A
if an organism dies then the population of that organism will decrease
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03720
Boundary of triangle of auscultation is not formed by:
[ "Senatus anterior", "Scapula", "Trapezius", "Latissimus dorsi" ]
A
Serratus anterior Repeat from May 11
openbookqa
obqa_02_00575
How is a place of lower elevation affected by flooding when compared to a higher location?
[ "It is more affected by the flood", "It is impossible to flood a lower elevation location", "It is more resistant than a higher place", "The lower area is already flooded" ]
A
as elevation of a place decreases , how much a flood will affect that place will increases
math_qa
mathqa_03_02419
there is a 30 % chance sandy will visit china this year , while there is a 60 % chance that she will visit malaysia this year . what is the probability that sandy will visit either china or malaysia this year , but not both ?
[ "42 %", "48 %", "54 %", "60 %" ]
C
p ( china and not malaysia ) = 0.3 * 0.4 = 0.12 p ( malaysia and not china ) = 0.6 * 0.7 = 0.42 total probability = 0.12 + 0.42 = 0.54 = 54 % the answer is c .
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04245
The age of gestation when ovaries and testis are first distinguishable :
[ "4weeks", "8 weeks", "12 weeks", "16 weeks" ]
B
8 weeks
sciq
sciq_01_10393
A virus is essentially dna or rna surrounded by a coat of what?
[ "paint", "organism", "acids", "protein" ]
D
The answer is actually “no. ” A virus is essentially DNA or RNA surrounded by a coat of protein ( Figure below ). It is not made of a cell , and cannot maintain a stable internal environment ( homeostasis ). Recall that a cell is the basic unit of living organisms. So if a virus is not made of at least one cell, can it...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01461
Keratic precipitates are on which layer of cornea-
[ "Epithelium", "Endothelium", "Stroma", "Bowman's membrane" ]
B
Keratic precipitates (KPs) are proteinaceous cellular deposits occurring at the back of cornea (inner layer, ie.,endothelium).
math_qa
mathqa_03_00165
the probability that a man will be alive for 10 more yrs is 1 / 4 & the probability that his wife will alive for 10 more yrs is 1 / 3 . the probability that none of them will be alive for 10 more yrs , is
[ "1 / 2", "1", "2 / 3", "3 / 5" ]
A
sol . required probability = pg . ) x p ( b ) = ( 1 — d x ( 1 — i ) = : x 1 = 1 / 2 ans . ( a )
sciq
sciq_01_11022
The vertebrate circulatory system enables blood to deliver ________ and remove wastes throughout the body.
[ "oxygen and nutrients", "hydrogen and nutrients", "acid and nutrients", "fluid and nutrients" ]
A
openbookqa
obqa_02_02157
A person has a restaurant where they have a salad bar. The salad bar is packed with ice to keep food cold. The ice may last longer if
[ "the room is warm", "salt is heavily applied", "people eat the food", "food is already warm" ]
B
adding salt to a liquid decreases the melting point of that liquid
sciq
sciq_01_10296
Even though tellurium does indeed have a greater average atomic mass than iodine, it is properly placed before iodine in the?
[ "phases table", "cycles table", "periodic table", "theory table" ]
C
When ordered by atomic number, the discrepancies within Mendeleev’s table disappeared. Tellurium has an atomic number of 52, while iodine has an atomic number of 53. Even though tellurium does indeed have a greater average atomic mass than iodine, it is properly placed before iodine in the periodic table. Mendeleev and...
openbookqa
obqa_02_02598
If milk is going to be measured, it can be measured in
[ "only a thin tube", "only a round dish", "any kind of shape container", "only a square container" ]
C
Matter in the liquid phase has variable shape
sciq
sciq_01_01902
How much unpolarized light does a polarized filter block?
[ "40 %", "100%", "60 %", "50%" ]
D
Polarized filters block 50% of unpolarized light. If two filters are oriented so that their polarization axes are aligned, how much light is transmitted? What about if their axes are oriented perpendicular to each other? Draw two diagrams below to support your answers.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00351
A forceps rotation of 30deg from left occiput anterior (LOA) to occiput anterior (OA) with extraction of fetus from +2station is described as which type of forceps delivery?
[ "High forceps", "Mid forceps", "Low forceps", "Outlet forceps" ]
C
Presence of fetal head at +2station indicate low forceps delivery. High forceps -head not engaged Mid cavity forceps-head engaged, presenting pa above +2station Low forceps -head at +2or below it but not at reached pelvic flow Outlet-head at or on perineum. Ref: Datta Obs 9e pg 533, table 37.2
openbookqa
obqa_02_03411
Which is likeliest to make light pass through the pupil?
[ "the taste of food", "the sound of silence", "the smell of tree", "any kind of tangible object" ]
D
when light enters the eye through the pupil , that light falls on the retina
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01547
Most common cause of congenital sensineuronal hearing loss -
[ "Parvovirus", "CMV", "Rubella", "Toxoplasmosis" ]
B
Ans. is 'b' i.e., CMV * Cytomegalovirus - Most common viral cause of congenital viral deafness* Mumps - Most common cause viral of acquired sensorineural hearing loss.
sciq
sciq_01_04013
What do heterotrophic animals usually consume?
[ "plants", "soil", "minerals", "other organisms" ]
D
Animals are multicellular eukaryotes in the Animal Kingdom. They are heterotrophic, meaning that they consume other organisms. Animals have specialized cells and often higher levels of organization. This allows them to do things that other eukaryotes cannot, such as move and digest food internally. Animals generally ha...
openbookqa
obqa_02_03514
A komodo dragon's body temperature would be highest if immersed in
[ "lava", "apple juice", "liquid nitrogen", "water" ]
A
an island is formed by lava cooling on the ocean floor over time
sciq
sciq_01_02207
Protozoa can be classified on the basis of how they?
[ "smell", "move", "look", "feel" ]
B
Protozoa can be classified on the basis of how they move. As shown in Table below , protozoa move in three different ways. Only sporozoa cannot move. Note that this classification is based only on differences in movement. It does not represent phylogenetic relationships.
math_qa
mathqa_03_03658
in a renowned city , the average birth rate is 10 people every two seconds and the death rate is 2 people every two seconds . estimate the size of the population net increase that occurs in one day .
[ "32,300", "172,800", "345,600", "338,200" ]
C
"every 2 seconds , 8 persons are added ( 10 - 2 ) . every second 4 persons are added . in a day 24 hrs = 24 * 60 minutes = 24 * 60 * 60 = 86400 seconds . 86400 * 4 = 345600 option c"
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04644
Melasma, during pregnancy is seen on: March 2011
[ "Breast", "Face", "Abdomen", "Limbs" ]
B
Ans. B: Face Chloasma gravidarum/ pregnancy mask is an extreme form of pigmentation around the cheek, forehead and around the eyes, during pregnancy Signs of pregnancy: Chadwick's sign: Congestion of pelvis causes bluish/ purplish hue of vagina/ cervix Goodell's sign: Cyanosis of softening of cervix Hegar's sign: Compr...
sciq
sciq_01_07456
How are aquatic biomes often classified?
[ "amount of salt", "amount of light", "amount of life", "depth" ]
A
Recall that terrestrial biomes are defined by their climate. That's because plants and animals are adapted for certain amounts of temperature and moisture. However, would aquatic biomes be classified in the same way? No, that wouldn't make much sense—all parts of an aquatic environment have plenty of water. Aquatic bio...
sciq
sciq_01_06982
What are the four stages of food processing?
[ "ingestion, digestion, absorption, and reproduction", "ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination", "ingestion, digestion, elimination and extinction", "ingestion, reproduction, absorption, and elimination" ]
B
41.2 The main stages of food processing are ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination.
sciq
sciq_01_09441
At what age is skeletal maturity reached by humans?
[ "15", "40", "30", "20" ]
D
Bones become increasingly ossified and grow larger during fetal development, childhood, and adolescence. When skeletal maturity is reached at about age 20, no additional growth in bone length can occur.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02818
Preferred cycloplegic drug in 1 year old child:
[ "Atropine oral", "Atropine eye ointment", "Tropicamide", "Phenylephrine" ]
B
Ans. B. Atropine eye ointmentIn children, tone of eye muscle is very high. So in this case a strong cycloplegic is given which is atropine. It is given in the form of ointment as eye drops can get absorbed through naso-oral route and can cause hyperthermia. In adults, tropicamide is drug of choice as cycloplegic.
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02831
Which event is the best example of mechanical energy?
[ "wood burning", "light shining", "a song playing on a radio", "a wagon rolling down a hill" ]
D
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