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sciq
sciq_01_05333
The svedberg unit is a measure of the rate of what, which is tested in a centrifuge?
[ "secretion", "precipitation", "sedimentation", "temperature" ]
C
The two ribosomal subunits are named base on their sedmentation rate in a centrifuge. The unit of measurement is the Svedberg unit , a measure of the rate of sedimentation, not the size. This accounts for why fragment names do not add up (70S is made of 50S and 30S).
sciq
sciq_01_06486
What class of acids do carboxylic acids fall under?
[ "organic acids", "carbolic acids", "hydrochloric acids", "inorganic acids" ]
A
Common acids and the polyatomic anions derived from them have their own names and rules for nomenclature. The nomenclature of acids differentiates between oxoacids, in which the H+ ion is attached to an oxygen atom of a polyatomic ion, and acids in which the H + ion is attached to another element. Carboxylic acids are ...
sciq
sciq_01_00705
What is the name of the portion of a nucleotide lacking phosphate groups?
[ "nuclear shell", "nucleolus", "a nucleobase", "a nucleoside" ]
D
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01925
What is the main source of energy for the water cycle?
[ "the Sun", "fossil fuels", "clouds", "the ocean" ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_08598
The right side of the heart collects what type of blood from the body?
[ "oxygen-poor", "oxygen-rich", "potassium-rich", "dioxide-poor" ]
A
Blood flows through the heart in two separate loops. You can think of them as a “left side loop” and a “right side loop. ” The right side of the heart collects oxygen-poor blood from the body and pumps it into the lungs, where it releases carbon dioxide and picks up oxygen. The left side carries the oxygen-rich blood b...
openbookqa
obqa_02_02298
Which of the following would slow the flow of electricity?
[ "a metal fork", "a pencil eraser", "a paper clip", "aluminum foil" ]
B
an electrical insulator slows the flow of electricity
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01760
The cranial nerve most commonly involved in malignant otitis externa is?
[ "3rd", "4th", "6th", "7th" ]
D
It is an inflammatory condition caused by Pseudomonas infection, usually in the elderly diabetics or in those on immunosuppressive drugs. There will be excruciating pain and granulations in the ear canal. Facial paralysis is common. (Ref: Textbook of diseases of ENT, PL Dhingra, 7th edition, pg no. 55)
math_qa
mathqa_03_01230
find the simple interest on rs . 750 for 9 months at 6 paisa per month ?
[ "rs . 415", "rs . 405", "rs . 450", "rs . 345" ]
B
"explanation : i = ( 750 * 9 * 6 ) / 100 = 405 answer : option b"
sciq
sciq_01_00064
Fungi may form mutualistic relationships with plants, algae, cyanobacteria, and what?
[ "farmers", "plants", "animals", "eggs" ]
C
openbookqa
obqa_02_01914
Cameras
[ "can take snapshots of friends wearing snapbacks", "can be used for their microscopic properties", "can be used for solving mysteries", "can take friends on an adventure" ]
A
a camera is used for recording images
sciq
sciq_01_09292
Muscarinic receptors can cause both depolarization or hyperpolarization depending on the what?
[ "gravity", "phenotype", "subtype", "strain" ]
C
Nicotinic receptor causes depolarization. Muscarinic receptors can cause both depolarization or hyperpolarization depending on the subtype.
openbookqa
obqa_02_02748
Marine invertebrates are likely to be discovered in
[ "rushing streams", "backyard ponds", "clam filled waters", "local pools" ]
C
coral lives in the ocean
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01784
In 1872, the United States created a national park called Yellowstone. The park includes more than two million acres in the three states of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. Which statement best explains why national parks have a positive effect on ecosystems?
[ "National parks limit people from seeing wildlife.", "National parks limit mining, logging, and hunting.", "National parks protect land for farmers and ranchers.", "National parks protect land for people to build houses." ]
B
null
sciq
sciq_01_05394
Different types of home heating systems all function by producing what type of energy?
[ "distinct", "electron", "thermal", "natural" ]
C
Types of home heating systems include hot-water, warm-air, and solar heating systems. All of them have the same basic function: producing thermal energy and transferring it to air throughout the house.
openbookqa
obqa_02_04817
If a thistle is going to expand, it requires
[ "hay", "nutriment", "cattle", "seashells" ]
B
an plant requires food for survival
openbookqa
obqa_02_02765
The moon has
[ "Narwhales", "Fairies", "dead volcanoes", "Unicorns" ]
C
the moon 's surface contains highlands
math_qa
mathqa_03_03576
at an upscale fast - food restaurant , shin can buy 3 burgers , 7 shakes , and one cola for $ 120 . at the same place it would cost $ 162.50 for 4 burgers , 10 shakes , and one cola . how much would it cost for a meal of one burger , one shake , and one cola ?
[ "$ 21", "$ 35", "$ 31", "$ 41" ]
B
"let ' s suppose that the price of a burger is bb , of a shake - ss and that of a cola is cc . we can then construct these equations : 3 b + 7 s + c = 120 4 b + 10 s + c = 162.5 subtracting the first equation from the second gives us b + 3 s = 42.5 now if we subtract the new equation two times from first or 3 times fro...
openbookqa
obqa_02_02206
Why would a lightbulb be dark?
[ "the bulb needs to be charged", "the room is too bright", "the circuit is incomplete", "it ran out of electricity" ]
C
electricity can not flow through an open circuit
openbookqa
obqa_02_02911
Your mom's garden she worked hard on in the Spring will eventually lose its green in the Winter because flowers need certain temperatures to survive. In the winter, they will all
[ "fly away", "cry", "run", "perish" ]
D
usually plants die or become dormant during the winter
sciq
sciq_01_09388
Shivering and adipose tissue called brown fat are used by mammals in particular to produce what?
[ "energy", "blood", "heat", "nutrition" ]
C
Many animals, especially mammals, use metabolic waste heat as a heat source. When muscles are contracted, most of the energy from the ATP used in muscle actions is wasted energy that translates into heat. Severe cold elicits a shivering reflex that generates heat for the body. Many species also have a type of adipose t...
sciq
sciq_01_03323
Which inducer turns on the expression of the lac genes?
[ "xerophyte", "galactose", "allolactose", "glucose" ]
C
When lactose is available, a lactose metabolite called allolactose binds to the allosteric site on the repressor. This interaction causes a conformational change in the repressor shape and the repressor falls off the operator, allowing RNA polymerase to bind to the promoter and initiate transcription. Allolactose is ca...
openbookqa
obqa_02_02983
Animals are unable reproduce if they are dead or cannot find a mate, so it is in their best interest to avoid animals that want to
[ "laugh", "sing to them", "murder them", "kiss them" ]
C
avoiding predators has a positive impact on prey 's ability to reproduce
sciq
sciq_01_01643
Instead of using their nose, reptiles can use what organ to smell scents?
[ "tongue", "bladder", "liver", "eye" ]
A
Reptiles have a circulatory system with a heart that pumps blood. Reptiles also have a centralized nervous system with a brain. Their brain is relatively small, but the parts of the brain that control the senses and learning are larger than in amphibians. Reptiles have good senses of sight and smell. They use their ton...
math_qa
mathqa_03_04856
of the 150 employees at company x , 50 are full - time , and 100 have worked at company x for at least a year . there are 20 employees at company x who aren ’ t full - time and haven ’ t worked at company x for at least a year . how many full - time employees of company x have worked at the company for at least a year ...
[ "20", "30", "50", "80" ]
A
"150 employees 50 are full - time 100 have worked at company x for at least a year 20 employees at company x who aren ’ t full - time and haven ’ t worked at company x for at least a year . how many full - time employees of company x have worked at the company for at least a year ? 150 - 50 = 100 employees not full tim...
sciq
sciq_01_11634
Which system carries out long-distance transport of materials between the root and shoot systems?
[ "perceptual tissue system", "reproductive tissue system", "vascular tissue system", "circulatory tissue system" ]
C
sciq
sciq_01_09605
Which planet is the kuiper belt closest to?
[ "Venus", "neptune", "Jupiter", "Mars" ]
B
Figure below shows those distances correctly. In the upper left are the orbits of the inner planets and the asteroid belt. The asteroid belt is a collection of many small objects between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. In the upper right are the orbits of the outer planets and the Kuiper belt. The Kuiper belt is a grou...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03401
Dose of vitamin A prophytaxis given in age group 1-6 years -
[ "2000 iu", "20000 iu", "200000 iu", "100000 iu" ]
C
For 1-6years of children 200,000IU of vitamin A is given orally every 6 months. REF. PARK'S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICAL 21ST EDITION. PAGE NO - 569
sciq
sciq_01_04511
Chloroplasts are the little green particles in plants made up of what colorful pigment?
[ "chlorophyll", "melanin", "carbonate", "verdigris" ]
A
sciq
sciq_01_11005
What is the first stage of cellular respiration?
[ "amniocentesis", "photosynthesis", "glycolysis", "hydrolysis" ]
C
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03600
Virulence factor for Clostridium tetani -
[ "Endotoxin", "Tetanolysin", "Tetanospasmin", "Bacteremia" ]
C
Ans. is 'c1 i.e., Tetanospasmin Pathogenicity of Cl tetanio Cl. tetani has little invasive property and is confined to the primary site of lodgment. Tetanus results from the action of the potent exotoxin it produces.Toxin (released in the wound)|binds to peripheral motor neuron terminals|enters the axon|transported to ...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01933
A city has an outbreak of a disease that affects an unusually large portion of its population at the same time. Which term best describes the outbreak?
[ "pandemic", "plague", "epidemic", "infection" ]
C
null
sciq
sciq_01_09490
The process of a liquid becoming a gas is called boiling, while the process of a solid becoming a gas is called what?
[ "vaporization", "sublimation", "Boiling", "Melting" ]
B
Temperature does not change during a phase change. The process of a liquid becoming a gas is called boiling; the process of a solid becoming a gas is called sublimation.
sciq
sciq_01_09817
What is a double membrane of the nucleus that encloses the genetic material?
[ "nuclear enevelope", "cell membrane", "cell wall", "nuclear wall" ]
A
The nuclear envelope is a double membrane of the nucleus that encloses the genetic material. It separates the contents of the nucleus from the cytoplasm. The nuclear envelope is made of two lipid bilayers, an inner membrane and an outer membrane. The outer membrane is continuous with the rough endoplasmic reticulum. Ma...
openbookqa
obqa_02_01900
Safety glasses should be worn around
[ "water", "bleach", "air", "computers" ]
B
chemical splashing can cause harm to the eyes
math_qa
mathqa_03_04805
what is the smallest no . which must be added to 53403977 so as to obtain a sum which is divisible by 11 ?
[ "5", "4", "0", "1" ]
C
"for divisibility by 11 , the difference of sums of digits at even and odd places must be either zero or divisible by 11 . for 53403977 , difference = ( 5 + 4 + 3 + 7 ) - ( 3 + 0 + 9 + 7 ) = 19 - 19 = 0 . = > 53403977 is also divisible by 11 c"
math_qa
mathqa_03_03216
given two sets a = { 11 , 44 , 55 } and b = { 01 } , if one number is chosen from each set at random , what is the probability that the sum of both numbers is an even number
[ "1 / 4", "1 / 8", "1 / 7", "1 / 2" ]
D
one way to look at it : the number from set a can be anything . the number selected from set b will determine whether the sum is odd or even . for example , if a 4 is selected from set a , we need a 0 from set b to get an even sum . if a 5 is selected from set a , we need a 1 from set b to get an even sum . and so on ....
math_qa
mathqa_03_03881
solution y is 30 percent liquid x and 70 percent water . if 4 kilograms of water evaporate from 8 kilograms of solution y and 4 kilograms of solution y are added to the remaining 6 kilograms of liquid , what percent of this new solution is liquid x ?
[ "40 %", "41 1 / 2 %", "44 %", "45 %" ]
D
"in 8 kilograms of solution y there are 0.3 * 8 = 2.4 kilograms of solution x ; after 4 kilograms of water are replaced by 4 kilograms of solution y , to the existing 2.4 kilograms of solution x , 0.3 * 4 = 1.2 kilograms of solution x are added , so in the new solution of 8 kilograms there are 2.4 + 1.2 = 3.6 kilograms...
sciq
sciq_01_07678
How do bacteria reproduce?
[ "binary fission", "nuclear fission", "budding", "sexual reproduction" ]
A
New mitochondria and chloroplasts are produced through a process similar to binary fission. Bacteria also reproduce through binary fission.
math_qa
mathqa_03_00879
the average age of a class is 15.8 years . the average age of boys in the class is 16.4 years while that of girls is 15.4 years . what is the ratio of boys to girls in the class ?
[ "1 : 2", "3 : 4", "3 : 5", "2 : 3" ]
D
let x = number of girls y = number of boys sum of girls ages / x = 15.4 sum of boys ages / y = 16.4 the sum of the girls ' ages is 15.4 x , and boys ' sum is 16.4 y ( sum of girls ages + sum of boys ages ) / ( x + y ) = 15.8 ( 15.4 x + 16.4 y ) / ( x + y ) = 15.8 15.4 x + 16.4 y = 15.8 ( x + y ) 15.4 x + 16.4 y = 15.8 ...
sciq
sciq_01_04561
What is the term for the process in which two atomic nuclei fuse together to make a single nucleus?
[ "absorption", "fusion", "fission", "binding" ]
B
Fusion is the process in which two atomic nuclei fuse together to make a single nucleus. Energy is released in the form of nuclear particles, neutrons, and gamma-rays.
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_03094
The majority of the fresh water on Earth is frozen in glaciers and ice caps. If the climate changed around the world, causing glaciers and ice caps to melt, which situation would most likely occur?
[ "Land would become more fertile.", "Air temperatures would decrease.", "Ocean water would become saltier.", "Land masses would become smaller." ]
D
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_01430
What color is a stick bug?
[ "brown", "gray", "green", "black" ]
A
An example of camouflage is when something has the same color as its environment
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01808
Which of the following describes an object that must have a net negative charge?
[ "It contains more molecules than atoms.", "It contains more electrons than protons.", "It is carrying an electric current.", "It is made of metal." ]
B
null
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01863
During which stage of an insect's life cycle does the female lay eggs?
[ "nymph", "larva", "pupa", "adult" ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_08692
The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood into the lungs from this?
[ "brain", "bladder", "legs", "heart" ]
D
External Respiration The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood into the lungs from the heart, where it branches and eventually becomes the capillary network composed of pulmonary capillaries. These pulmonary capillaries create the respiratory membrane with the alveoli (Figure 22.22). As the blood is pumped throug...
openbookqa
obqa_02_00232
Heavy rains cause flooding which
[ "soak fields", "create dams", "feed fish", "ruin crops" ]
D
heavy rains cause flooding
openbookqa
obqa_02_02776
Which of the following is likely to be true?
[ "thunder and lightning indicate that there will be acid rain", "wind indicates a chance of rain", "fire indicates that there will be rain", "thunder and lightning indicate a great chance of rain" ]
D
if weather is stormy then there is a greater chance of rain
openbookqa
obqa_02_00774
Over the years, the desert rat has evolved traits that help it live with low supplies of water, what is this an example of?
[ "Acquired statistics", "Acquired interests", "Acquired characteristics", "Acquired heuristics" ]
C
an organism 's environment affects that organism 's acquired characteristics
sciq
sciq_01_08628
Pulmonary ventilation in mammals occurs via what?
[ "inflammation", "inhalation", "ingestion", "osmosis" ]
B
Mammalian Systems In mammals, pulmonary ventilation occurs via inhalation (breathing). During inhalation, air enters the body through the nasal cavity located just inside the nose (Figure 39.7). As air passes through the nasal cavity, the air is warmed to body temperature and humidified. The respiratory tract is coated...
sciq
sciq_01_06221
What is the process by which organisms change in small ways over time?
[ "microevolution", "spontaneous mutation", "natural selection", "adaptation" ]
A
Microevolution is the process by which organisms change in small ways over time.
sciq
sciq_01_08796
Through which process do behaviors that improve fitness increase?
[ "succession", "natural selection", "mutation", "adaptation" ]
B
Most animal behaviors are controlled by both genes and experiences in a given environment. To the extent that behaviors are controlled by genes, they may evolve. Behaviors that improve fitness increase through natural selection.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02660
Aldose reductase inhibitor drugs are useful in
[ "Cataract", "Diabetes mellitus", "Hereditary fructose intolerance", "Essential fructosuria" ]
B
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Diabetes mellitus Aldose reductase catalyzes the NADPH-dependent conversion of glucose to sorbitol, the first step in polyol pathway of glucose metabolism. Aldose reductase inhibitors are a class of drugs being studied as a way to prevent eye and nerve damage in people with diabetes mellitus. Examples...
math_qa
mathqa_03_00239
the radius of the circle is reduced from 5 cm to 4 cm then the % change of area .
[ "36 %'", "37 %'", "35 %'", "38 %'" ]
A
for 5 cm - > pi * r ^ 2 - - > 3.14 * 5 ^ 2 - > 78.539 for 4 cm - > pi * r ^ 2 - - > 3.14 * 4 ^ 2 - > 50.265 % change - > ( 1 - 50.265 / 78.539 ) * 100 = 36 ie 36 % answer : a
sciq
sciq_01_08053
Constriction and dilation allow the circulatory system to change the amount of blood flowing to which body parts?
[ "arteries", "tissues", "organs", "muscles" ]
C
Constriction and dilation allow the circulatory system to change the amount of blood flowing to different organs. For example, during a fight-or-flight response, dilation and constriction of blood vessels allow more blood to flow to skeletal muscles and less to flow to digestive organs. Dilation of blood vessels in the...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04459
The ratio of chest compressions to ventilation in a newborn is
[ "1:01", "2:01", "3:01", "4:01" ]
C
If the hea rate does not improve after 30 sec with bag-and-mask (or endotracheal) ventilation and remains below 100 beats/min, ventilation is continued and chest compression should be initiated over the lower third of the sternum at a rate of 90 compressions/min. The ratio of compressions to ventilation is 3 : 1 (90 co...
math_qa
mathqa_03_04592
a bowl of nuts is prepared for a party . brand p mixed nuts are 20 % almonds and brand q ' s deluxe nuts are 25 % almonds . if a bowl contains a total of 68 ounces of nuts , representing a mixture of both brands , and 15 ounces of the mixture are almonds , how many ounces of brand q ' s deluxe mixed nuts are used ?
[ "16", "28", "32", "44" ]
B
"lets say x ounces of p is mixed with q . = > 68 - x ounces of q is present in the mixture ( as the total = 68 ounces ) given total almond weight = 15 ounces ( 20 x / 100 ) + ( 25 / 100 ) ( 68 - x ) = 15 = > x = 40 = > 68 - 40 = 28 ounces of q is present in the mixture . answer is b ."
sciq
sciq_01_01183
What always continues in a red supergiant?
[ "movement", "fusion", "fission", "heat" ]
B
In a red supergiant, fusion does not stop. Lighter atoms fuse into heavier atoms. Eventually iron atoms form. When there is nothing left to fuse, the star’s iron core explodes violently. This is called a supernova explosion. The incredible energy released fuses heavy atoms together. Gold, silver, uranium and the other ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03611
Segmented genome is found in -
[ "Retrovirus", "Rotavirus", "Poliovirus", "Rhabdovirus" ]
B
Rotavirus has a characteristics appearance on electron microscopy resembling little wheel with sho spokes REF:ANANTHANARYANAN TEXT BOOKS OF MICROBIOLOGY 9EDITION PGNO.560
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02590
Secondary succession is a process that reestablishes a previously colonized, but disturbed or damaged habitat. Which will most likely result in colonization by large herbivores and carnivores?
[ "saplings and trees", "grasses and shrubs", "lichens and mosses", "seedlings and bushes" ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_10390
What are the parts used in electronic devices such as computers called?
[ "digital components", "chargers", "batteries", "electronic components" ]
D
Electronic components are the parts used in electronic devices such as computers. Types of electronic components include diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits.
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01244
Stem cells are cells that can differentiate into many different kinds of cells. Scientists have discovered that the environment supporting the cells influences stem-cell differentiation. For example, stem cells grown on strong, flexible surfaces became muscle cells. What most likely happened to stem cells grown on a ha...
[ "They became nerve cells.", "They became red blood cells.", "They became bone cells.", "They became skin cells." ]
C
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_00557
Bananas, pineapples, and coconuts are from places that are
[ "warm", "islands", "wet", "far away" ]
A
warm-weather organisms live in warm climates
sciq
sciq_01_04213
A genetic molecule is called dna, which stands for this?
[ "di-nitrous ammonia", "dense ribonucleic acid", "dark nitrogen amine", "deoxyribonucleic acid" ]
D
How Sciences Interconnect DNA in Forensics and Paternity The genetic material for all living things is a polymer of four different molecules, which are themselves a combination of three subunits. The genetic information, the code for developing an organism, is contained in the specific sequence of the four molecules, s...
math_qa
mathqa_03_03479
the ratio 3 : 5 expressed as a percent equals
[ "60 %", "40 %", "80 %", "125 %" ]
A
"solution 3 : 5 = 3 / 5 = ( 3 / 5 x 100 ) % . = 60 % . answer a"
openbookqa
obqa_02_00125
Hummingbirds take what with them
[ "Bees", "energy", "Pollen", "Honey" ]
C
when pollen sticks to a hummingbird , that pollen will move to where the hummingbird moves
math_qa
mathqa_03_02765
john took a bus from home to market , that travels at 50 kmph . while walking back at 5 kmph , halfway through , he suddenly realized he was getting late and he cycled back the remaining distance in 35 kmph . find the average speed .
[ "8.5 kmph", "16.0 kmph", "22.5 kmph", "18.6 kmph" ]
D
let the distance be 2 x ( one way ) time taken by bus = 2 x / 50 , by walking = x / 5 , by cycling = x / 35 hours : . average speed = total distance / total time = 5 x / x / 25 + x / 5 + x / 35 = 5 * 60 / 2.4 + 12 + 1.7 = 18.6 answer : d
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02017
Most common nodule found in the liver is
[ "Hepatoma", "Haraoma", "Hemangioma", "Cholangiodenoma" ]
C
Hemangioma Most common benign tumor of the liver Mainly seen in women of 45 years Small capillary hemangiomas(no clinical significance), larger cavernous hemangioma Usually single and <5 cm in diameter, occur equally in right and left liver Giant hemangioma: lesion>5cm Ref:Sabiston 20th edition Pgno :1456-1457
math_qa
mathqa_03_02686
x is a positive integer less than 100 . when x is divided by 7 , the remainder is 1 ; when x is divided by 3 , the remainder is 2 . how many x are there ?
[ "14", "22", "23", "24" ]
A
"the nubmer which when divided by 7 leaves remainder 1 should be of the form 7 k + 1 this number when divided by 3 leaves remainder 2 . so , ( 7 k + 1 ) - 2 should be divisible by 3 or 7 k - 1 should be divisible by 3 . we now put the values of k starting from 0 to find first number divisible by 3 we find 1 st number a...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00464
Which process initiates the passage of half of a parent's DNA to offspring?
[ "meiosis", "mitosis", "fertilization", "differentiation" ]
A
null
math_qa
mathqa_03_03985
points a , b , and , c have xy - coordinates ( 2,0 ) , ( 8,12 ) , and ( 14,0 ) , respectively . points x , y , and z have xy - coordinates ( 6,0 ) , ( 8,4 ) , and ( 10,0 ) , respectively . what fraction s of the area of triangle abc is the area of triangle xyz ?
[ "1 / 9", "1 / 8", "1 / 6", "1 / 5" ]
A
"if you notice , both triangles abc and xyz have a side on x axis . we can take these sides as bases for each triangle , therefore area of abc is 1 / 2 * 12 * 12 ( height of abc is the y coordinate of the third point ( 8,12 ) ) similarly area of xyz is 1 / 2 * 4 * 4 dividing area of xyz with that of abc gives s = 1 / 9...
math_qa
mathqa_03_01846
a military camp has a food reserve for 250 personnel for 40 days . if after 15 days 50 more personnel are added to the camp , find the number of days the reserve will last for ?
[ "25", "67", "26", "29" ]
A
explanation : as the camp has a reserve for 250 personnel that can last for 40 days , after 10 days the reserve left for 250 personnel is for 30 days . now 50 more personnel are added in the camp . hence , the food reserve for 300 personnel will last for : 250 : 300 : : x : 30 … … . . ( it is an indirect proportion as ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04167
Ovulation is associated with sudden rise in the level of which of the following hormone?
[ "Prolactin", "Testosterone", "LH", "Oxytocin" ]
C
Ovulation is the process by which the oocyte-cumulus is released from the follicle. Towards the end of follicular phase the levels of estradiol increases dramatically and exes a positive feedback at both hypothalamus and anterior pituitary causing LH surge. LH surge last for 48 hours and ovulation occurs approximately ...
sciq
sciq_01_06911
Oversecretion of insulin can cause what?
[ "hypoglycemia", "inflammation", "hypoxia", "hyperglycemia" ]
A
This animation (http://openstaxcollege. org/l/insulin) describe the role of insulin and the pancreas in diabetes. Impaired insulin function can lead to a condition called diabetes mellitus, the main symptoms of which are illustrated in Figure 37.10. This can be caused by low levels of insulin production by the beta cel...
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02483
A student observed a sample of water in three states of matter. The student should describe the liquid water as a state of matter that has
[ "more kinetic energy than the solid state.", "more mass than the solid state.", "less kinetic energy than the solid state.", "less volume than the solid state." ]
A
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_04790
This creature eats cheese and is unable to lay eggs
[ "a fish", "a bunny", "a crab", "a mouse" ]
D
a mouse gives birth to live young
sciq
sciq_01_10522
Amino acid units in a protein are connected by what bonds?
[ "ionic", "covalent", "acidic", "peptide" ]
D
Amino acid units in a protein are connected by peptide bonds. What is another name for the functional group linking the amino acids?.
sciq
sciq_01_06826
What is the accelerating pattern of increasing population size called?
[ "induced growth", "reproducing growth", "exponential growth", "limited growth" ]
C
Exponential Growth Charles Darwin, in his theory of natural selection, was greatly influenced by the English clergyman Thomas Malthus. Malthus published a book in 1798 stating that populations with unlimited natural resources grow very rapidly, and then population growth decreases as resources become depleted. This acc...
math_qa
mathqa_03_01530
on a certain transatlantic crossing , 20 percent of a ship ' s passengers held round - trip tickets and also took their cars abroad the ship . if 50 percent of the passengers with round - trip tickets did not take their cars abroad the ship , what percent of the ship ' s passengers held round - trip tickets ?
[ "33.3 %", "40 %", "50 %", "60 %" ]
B
"0.20 p = rt + c 0.5 ( rt ) = no c = > 0.50 ( rt ) had c 0.20 p = 0.50 ( rt ) rt / p = 40 % answer - b"
math_qa
mathqa_03_01799
if a * b * c = 130 , b * c * d = 65 , c * d * e = 1000 and d * e * f = 150 the ( a * f ) / ( c * d ) = ?
[ "1 / 2", "1 / 4", "3 / 4", "1 / 3" ]
D
"explanation : a â ˆ — b â ˆ — c / b â ˆ — c â ˆ — d = 130 / 65 = > a / d = 2 d â ˆ — e â ˆ — f / c â ˆ — d â ˆ — e = 150 / 1000 = > f / c = 1 / 4 a / d * f / c = 2 * 15 / 10 = 1 / 3 answer : d"
math_qa
mathqa_03_03197
the difference of two numbers is 1375 . on dividing the larger number by the smaller , we get 6 as quotient and the 15 as remainder . what is the smaller number ?
[ "240", "272", "295", "360" ]
B
"let the smaller number be x . then larger number = ( x + 1375 ) . x + 1375 = 6 x + 15 5 x = 1360 x = 272 smaller number = 270 . answer b"
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02187
Periodic acid schiff stain shows block positivity in the following cells:
[ "Myeloblasts", "Lymphoblasts", "Monoblasts", "Megakaryoblasts" ]
B
In acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), cells show a varied staining pattern with periodic acid schiff (PAS) stain. Lymphoblasts of ALL may show a coarse block pattern of activity, a finely diffuse pattern, or a combinations of the two patterns, or they may be negative. Cells from Burkitt's lymphoma are generally negative...
openbookqa
obqa_02_03419
Seed dispersal is when the seeds of a plant are moved to a new environment from where?
[ "plant charts", "sky", "space", "parent flora" ]
D
seed dispersal is when the seeds of a plant are moved from the plant to a new environment
sciq
sciq_01_08559
What is the addition of oxygen to a molecule or the removal of hydrogen from a molecule called?
[ "ionization", "oxidation", "evaporation", "precipitation" ]
B
Oxidation can be defined as the addition of oxygen to a molecule or the removal of hydrogen from a molecule. When an alkane is heated in the presence of an appropriate catalyst, it can be oxidized to the corresponding alkene in a reaction called a dehydrogenation reaction. Two hydrogen atoms are removed in the process....
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03514
The investigation of choice for acute cholecystitis is –
[ "USG", "HIDA-Scan", "CT-Scan", "X-ray" ]
A
Investigation of choice for acute cholecystitis   → USG Most accurate (best) method for diagnosis of acute cholecystitis → Radionuclide scan (DISIDA, PIPIDA, HIDA)
ARC-Easy
arc_04_02021
To help it survive, an organism has a capsule, endospore, and pili. To which group does this organism belong?
[ "bacteria", "mollusk", "insect", "reptile" ]
A
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04831
For Carcinoma of the prostate the commonest site is ?
[ "Anterior zone", "Peripheral zone", "Central zone", "Transitional zone" ]
B
Ans. is 'b' ie. Peripheral zone
math_qa
mathqa_03_02927
the area of a square field 3136 sq m , if the length of cost of drawing barbed wire 3 m around the field at the rate of rs . 1.40 per meter . two gates of 1 m width each are to be left for entrance . what is the total cost ?
[ "399", "272", "932.4", "277" ]
C
"answer : option c explanation : a 2 = 3136 = > a = 56 56 * 4 * 3 = 672 â € “ 6 = 666 * 1.4 = 932.4 answer : c"
openbookqa
obqa_02_01516
Water is a recyclable
[ "commodity", "lubricant", "revenue", "treasure" ]
A
water is a renewable resource
sciq
sciq_01_04424
What does photosynthesis change light energy into?
[ "chemical energy", "electrical energy", "carbon energy", "radiation energy" ]
A
Photosynthesis changes light energy to chemical energy. The chemical energy is stored in the bonds of glucose molecules. Glucose, in turn, is used for energy by the cells of almost all living things. Photosynthetic organisms such as plants make their own glucose. Other organisms get glucose by consuming plants (or orga...
sciq
sciq_01_05762
What type of cells are arranged into tightly packed sheaths around the veins of the leaf?
[ "pattern - sheath cells", "cellulose", "bundle-sheath cells", "cell walls" ]
C
sciq
sciq_01_03817
Gene therapy is a type of what kind of engineering?
[ "genetic engineering", "chemical engineering", "electrical engineering", "mechanical engineering" ]
A
Biotechnology in Medicine and Agriculture It is easy to see how biotechnology can be used for medicinal purposes. Knowledge of the genetic makeup of our species, the genetic basis of heritable diseases, and the invention of technology to manipulate and fix mutant genes provides methods to treat the disease. Biotechnolo...
sciq
sciq_01_01857
What type of light has shorter wavelengths than visible light and has enough energy to kill bacteria?
[ "infrared", "reflected light", "luminescence", "ultraviolet" ]
D
Mid-wavelength electromagnetic waves are called light. Light consists of visible, infrared, and ultraviolet light. Humans can see only visible light. Infrared light has longer wavelengths than visible light and is perceived as warmth. Ultraviolet light has shorter wavelengths than visible light and has enough energy to...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00896
Sandy and Keith plan to move a 6-kilogram block. If they wanted to calculate the mechanical energy required to move the block, what units would they use to report their answer?
[ "joules", "kilowatts", "kilometers", "volts" ]
A
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02462
Treatment of Simple cyst of liver:
[ "Percutaneous drainage", "Cysto enterostomy", "Deroofing", "Aspiration" ]
C
Ans. (c) De roofingRef: Sabiston Page 1469/ 20th edition* Simple cysts of the liver contain serous fluid, do not communicate with the biliary tree, and do not have septations.* 50% are single, Cuboidal/columnar epithelium as single layer is the lining.* They are regarded as Congenital Malformationa.* Spherical, Ovoid s...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04051
Route of administration of vancomycin in pseudomembranous colitis is -
[ "i.m.", "Oral", "i.v.", "s.c." ]
B
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Oral
openbookqa
obqa_02_03345
What is the most accurate statement?
[ "without global warming, most days would be hotter", "without underground water reservoirs, most days would be hotter", "without the Sun, most days would be hotter", "without the ocean, most days would be hotter" ]
D
water absorbs solar energy in the water cycle
sciq
sciq_01_07732
What type of force always opposes the direction of motion?
[ "strong force", "kinetic friction", "binary friction", "harmonic friction" ]
B
Kinetic friction acts between two surfaces that are in contact and in motion with respect to each other. This force reduces the acceleration and it always opposes the direction of motion.
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02513
If 10 grams of water are added to 5 grams of salt, how much salt water will be made?
[ "2 grams", "5 grams", "10 grams", "15 grams" ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_08010
For many decades, scientists have known that atoms consist of electrons and other particles called protons and?
[ "waves", "nanoparticles", "rods", "neutrons" ]
D
For many decades, scientists have known that atoms consist of electrons and other particles called protons and neutrons. Recently they found that there are even smaller particles in atoms. Scientists call these extremely tiny particles by the funny name of quarks. As you can see in this diagram, there are several diffe...
sciq
sciq_01_04226
Oscillations in the transcription of certain genes are at the heart of the molecular mechanisms underlying what biological rhythms?
[ "reproductive rhythms", "metastasis rhythms", "brain rhythms", "circadian rhythms" ]
D