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ARC-Easy
arc_04_00182
Arctic areas are covered with snow and ice for much of the year. Which color rabbits would be safest from foxes there?
[ "grey", "black", "white", "brown" ]
C
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_02555
Scandinavian eye color testifies to
[ "genes have little effect at all on eye color", "dominant alleles are more common there", "recessive genes being more common there", "Thor's Hammer causes it to be so" ]
C
when both a dominant and recessive gene are present , the dominant trait will be visible
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00411
Salt concentration, water temperature, plankton, and the whale shark might all be used in a description of an ocean
[ "climate.", "food web.", "ecosystem.", "population." ]
C
null
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01998
Genetically modified plants with new characteristics have been produced through genetic engineering methods. What impacts have resulted from the use of genetically modified plants?
[ "decreases in farm production", "decreases in corn, soybean, cottonseed, and canola oils", "increases in time required to plant, grow, and harvest crops", "increases in resistance to herbicides, insects, and viral diseases" ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_08271
If two populations do not mate and produce fertile offspring, what results?
[ "small species", "separate species", "same species", "large species" ]
B
How do you think scientists test whether two populations are separate species? They bring species from two populations back together again. If the two populations do not mate and produce fertile offspring, they are separate species.
sciq
sciq_01_02432
What type of reproduction produces offspring from a single parent that share the exact same genetic material as the parent?
[ "sexual reproduction", "microscopic reproduction", "mutation", "asexual reproduction" ]
D
When humans reproduce, there are two parents involved. DNA must be passed from both the mother and father to the child. Humans cannot reproduce with just one parent; humans can only reproduce sexually. But having just one parent is possible in other eukaryotic organisms, including some insects, fish, and reptiles. Thes...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02192
Which of the following organelle plays a pivotal role in apoptotic pathways?
[ "Endoplasmic reticulum", "Golgi complex", "Mitochondria", "Nucleus" ]
C
Mitochondria are essential in controlling specific apoptosis pathways. The redistribution of cytochrome c, as well as apoptosis-inducing factor (AIF), from mitochondria during apoptosis leads to the activation of a cascade of intracellular proteases known as caspases. Ref: Beal M.F., Hauser S.L. (2012). Chapter 366. Bi...
math_qa
mathqa_03_01940
if x < y < z and y - x > 3 , where x is an even integer and y and z are odd integers , what is the least possible value of z - x ?
[ "7", "6", "8", "9" ]
A
"we have : 1 ) x < y < z 2 ) y - x > 3 3 ) x = 2 k ( x is an even number ) 4 ) y = 2 n + 1 ( y is an odd number ) 5 ) z = 2 p + 1 ( z is an odd number ) 6 ) z - x = ? least value z - x = 2 p + 1 - 2 k = 2 p - 2 k + 1 = 2 ( p - k ) + 1 - that means that z - x must be an odd number . we are asked to find the least value ...
math_qa
mathqa_03_02744
if x + y = 280 , x - y = 200 , for integers of x and y , y = ?
[ "200", "240", "50", "115" ]
B
"x + y = 280 x - y = 200 2 x = 80 x = 40 y = 240 answer is b"
sciq
sciq_01_06924
Mitosis and meiosis are both forms of division of the nucleus in these?
[ "reproduction cells", "converts cells", "eukaryotic cells", "endogenous cells" ]
C
Comparing Meiosis and Mitosis Mitosis and meiosis are both forms of division of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells. They share some similarities, but also exhibit distinct differences that lead to very different outcomes (Figure 11.7). Mitosis is a single nuclear division that results in two nuclei that are usually partit...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00683
What is the depth of the anterior chamber?
[ "2.5 to 3.5mm", "3.5mmto4.5mm", "4.5mm to 5.5mm", "5.5 mm to 6.5mm" ]
A
Ans. is 'a' i.e., 2.5 to 3.5mm o 'The normal depth of anterior chamber of eye is 3.5mm to 2.5mm; less than 2.5mm depth can be risk for angle closure glaucoma.'
math_qa
mathqa_03_01388
when a number is divided by 6 & then multiply by 12 the answer is 11 what is the no . ?
[ "4.5", "5", "5.5", "5.8" ]
C
"if $ x $ is the number , x / 6 * 12 = 11 = > 2 x = 11 = > x = 5.5 c"
sciq
sciq_01_07657
In many species, display behaviors, like a gorilla beating on its chest, are used instead of actual physical attacks to show what?
[ "friction", "aggression", "stress", "dominance" ]
B
In many species, display behaviors—rather than actual physical attacks—are used to show aggression. This helps prevent injury and death. Male gorillas, for example, are more likely to put on a display of aggression than to attack another male. In fact, gorillas have a whole series of display behaviors that they use to ...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01447
Which of these is most likely caused by the action of water, wind, and animals?
[ "mountains", "erosion", "earthquakes", "volcanic eruptions" ]
B
null
sciq
sciq_01_06359
What is any nonmetallic, inorganic solid that is strong enough for use in structural applications called?
[ "ceramic", "tissue", "metallic", "glass" ]
A
Ceramics A ceramic is any nonmetallic, inorganic solid that is strong enough for use in structural applications. Traditional ceramics, which are based on metal silicates or aluminosilicates, are the materials used to make pottery, china, bricks, and concrete. Modern ceramics contain a much wider range of components and...
math_qa
mathqa_03_04650
the ratio of buses to cars on river road is 1 to 10 . if there are 90 fewer buses than cars on river road , how many cars are on river road ?
[ "50", "40", "100", "30" ]
C
"b / c = 1 / 10 c - b = 90 . . . . . . . . . > b = c - 90 ( c - 90 ) / c = 1 / 10 testing answers . clearly eliminate abde put c = 100 . . . . . . . . . > ( 100 - 90 ) / 100 = 10 / 100 = 1 / 10 answer : c"
openbookqa
obqa_02_02492
A boy has a scar from an oven on his leg, so his leg was likely
[ "snagged", "seared", "removed", "frozen" ]
B
if a body part was burned then that body part was exposed to a lot of heat energy
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01805
Compared to Earth, the Moon is
[ "drier.", "larger.", "heavier.", "brighter." ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_10956
Digestion of carbohydrates is performed by several enzymes. starch and glycogen are broken down into glucose by amylase and maltase. sucrose (table sugar) and lactose (milk sugar) are broken down by sucrase and this?
[ "lactase", "lipase", "pepsin", "hydrolase" ]
A
Figure 34.16 Digestion of carbohydrates is performed by several enzymes. Starch and glycogen are broken down into glucose by amylase and maltase. Sucrose (table sugar) and lactose (milk sugar) are broken down by sucrase and lactase, respectively.
sciq
sciq_01_11459
Exemplified by rusty iron, what process is defined as the disintegration of a material due to chemical reactions with other substances in the environment?
[ "Metal Breakdown", "corrosion", "magnesium", "extraction" ]
B
Most of us are familiar with rusty iron: metal that has a dark red-brown scale that falls off an object, ultimately weakening it. Although we usually attribute rusting exclusively to iron, this process occurs with many materials. The more formal term for rusting is corrosion. Corrosion is defined as the disintegration ...
openbookqa
obqa_02_03981
What is something that could be made from iron?
[ "Cats", "RVs", "Wood", "Feelings" ]
B
iron nails are made of iron
math_qa
mathqa_03_01370
for each 6 - month period during a light bulb ' s life span , the odds of it not burning out from over - use are half what they were in the previous 6 - month period . if the odds of a light bulb burning out during the first 6 - month period following its purchase are 2 / 7 , what are the odds of it burning out during ...
[ "5 / 27", "2 / 9", "1 / 2", "4 / 9" ]
C
"p ( of not burning out in a six mnth period ) = 1 / 2 of p ( of not burning out in prev 6 mnth period ) p ( of burning out in 1 st 6 mnth ) = 2 / 7 - - - > p ( of not burning out in 1 st 6 mnth ) = 1 - 2 / 7 = 5 / 7 - - - - > p ( of not burning out in a six mnth period ) = 1 / 2 * 5 / 7 = 1 / 3 - - - > p ( of burning ...
sciq
sciq_01_04773
The minimum amount necessary for self-sustained fission of a given nuclide is called what?
[ "its critical mass", "its half-life", "its activation energy", "its molar mass" ]
A
Not every neutron produced by fission induces fission. Some neutrons escape the fissionable material, while others interact with a nucleus without making it fission. We can enhance the number of fissions produced by neutrons by having a large amount of fissionable material. The minimum amount necessary for self-sustain...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02080
Which is the following is the commonest site for intracranial bleed?
[ "Cerebellum", "Pons", "Medulla", "Putamen" ]
D
Most common sites of intracranial hemorrhage are basal ganglia (putamen) > thalamus > deep cerebellum > pons. Hypeensive intraparenchymal hemorrhage develop over 30 - 90 minutes and those associated with anticoagulant therapy evolve over 24 - 48hours. Reference: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 18th edition, ...
math_qa
mathqa_03_04894
sides of a rectangular park are in the ratio 4 : 3 and its area is 3750 sq m , the cost of fencing it at 50 ps per meter is ?
[ "s . 132.3", "s . 129", "s . 125", "s . 120" ]
A
"4 x * 3 x = 3750 = > x = 17.7 2 ( 82.3 + 50 ) = 264.6 m 264.6 * 1 / 2 = rs . 132.3 answer : a"
sciq
sciq_01_07251
How many sets of chromosomes do gametes contain?
[ "four", "twelve", "single", "eight" ]
C
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02187
If a new moon occurred on June 2, when will the next new moon occur?
[ "June 30", "June 28", "June 23", "June 15" ]
A
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_02612
What might I be doing during the day cycle on earth?
[ "using magic", "having a picnic", "time traveling", "driving flying cars" ]
B
the sun is the source of energy for physical cycles on Earth
openbookqa
obqa_02_00861
Communities contain
[ "sparse flora and fauna", "two or three species of similar animals", "a diverse selection of living beings", "one species dominating an area" ]
C
a community is made of many types of organisms in an area
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03224
Symptomatic neonatal CNS involvement is most commonly seen in Which group of congenital intrauterine infection __________
[ "CMV and toxoplasmosis", "Rubella and toxoplasmosis", "Rubella and HSV", "CMV and syphillis" ]
C
Congenital rubella causes chronic meningitis,parenchymal necrosis and vasculitis with calcification. HSV results in HSV encephalitis which is manifested as fever, headache, nuchal rigidity, nausea, vomiting, generalized seizures, and alteration of consciousness. Reference: Nelson textbook of pediatrics 21 st edition Pa...
sciq
sciq_01_00190
Bacteria can be chemotrophs, which obtain what by breaking down chemical compounds in their environment?
[ "food", "chemials", "energy", "waste" ]
C
Bacteria can also be chemotrophs. Chemosynthetic bacteria, or chemotrophs , obtain energy by breaking down chemical compounds in their environment. An example of one of these chemicals broken down by bacteria is nitrogen-containing ammonia. These bacteria are important because they help cycle nitrogen through the envir...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00627
Treatment of choice for congenital glaucoma with corneal ulcer –
[ "Trabeculotomy", "Goniotomy", "Miotics", "Steroids" ]
A
Trabeculotomy is particularly useful when corneal clouding prevents visualization of the angle (as in this question due to present of corneal ulcer).
openbookqa
obqa_02_03589
A fawn's colors helps it blend in with the landscape in
[ "Autumn", "oceans", "icy lakes", "Winter" ]
A
An example of camouflage is when something has the same color as its environment
math_qa
mathqa_03_03674
if the difference between the length and breadth of a rectangle is 23 m and its perimeter is 246 m , what is its area ?
[ "2510", "3650", "2530", "2515" ]
B
"length = breadth + 23 . therefore , 4 × breadth + 2 × 23 = 246 m ⇒ breadth = 50 m length = 50 + 23 = 73 m area = 73 × 50 = 3650 m 2 answer is b ."
sciq
sciq_01_08186
What types of living things are divided into nonvascular and vascular groupings?
[ "plants", "mammals", "animals", "organs" ]
A
The most basic division of modern plants is between nonvascular and vascular plants. Vascular plants are further divided into those that reproduce without seeds and those that reproduce with seeds. Seed plants, in turn, are divided into those that produce naked seeds in cones and those that produce seeds in the ovaries...
math_qa
mathqa_03_03443
a , b and c enter into a partnership . a invests 3 times as much as b invests and 2 / 3 of what c invests . at the end of the year , the profit earned is rs . 12375 . what is the share of c ?
[ "rs . 2250", "rs . 3375", "rs . 6750", "rs . 5625" ]
B
"explanation : let the investment of c be rs . x . the inverstment of b = rs . ( 2 x / 3 ) the inverstment of a = rs . ( 3 × ( 2 / 3 ) x ) = rs . ( 2 x ) ratio of capitals of a , b and c = 2 x : 2 x / 3 : x = 6 : 2 : 3 c ' s share = rs . [ ( 3 / 11 ) × 12375 ] = rs . 3375 answer : option b"
openbookqa
obqa_02_03973
How should John proceed with eating the fish he just caught?
[ "biting right into it raw", "hold the fish up the sunlight", "putting his boot on a fire spit", "striking flint over kindling and placing the fish above it" ]
D
cooking food requires adding heat energy
openbookqa
obqa_02_00000
The sun is responsible for
[ "puppies learning new tricks", "children growing up and getting old", "flowers wilting in a vase", "plants sprouting, blooming and wilting" ]
D
the sun is the source of energy for physical cycles on Earth
sciq
sciq_01_08142
How many pairs of legs do arachnids have?
[ "8", "4", "ten", "6" ]
B
Arachnids have four pairs of legs, specialized appendages, and a fused head and thorax.
math_qa
mathqa_03_04970
the first flight out of phoenix airport had a late departure . if the next 3 flights departed on - time , how many subsequent flights need to depart from phoenix on - time , for the airport ' s on - time departure rate to be higher than 60 % ? i will see what is the quickest way to solve it then i will provide the expl...
[ "6", "7", "9", "4" ]
D
the following approach might be the easiest one and less error prone . we need on - time departure rate to be higher than 6 / 10 , so it should be at least 7 / 11 , which means that 7 out of 11 flights must depart on time . since for now 3 out of 4 flights departed on time then 7 - 3 = 4 subsequent flights need to depa...
math_qa
mathqa_03_04185
sum of two numbers prime to each other is 8 and their l . c . m . is 15 . what are the numbers ?
[ "3 and 5", "3 and 4", "4 and 5", "5 and 10" ]
A
"as two numbers are prime , only options satisfy ie option a and b and c but option d will not make the product of numbers i . e 15 answer : a"
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01287
In a patient of jaundice, absence of urobilinogen in urine indicates?
[ "Obstructive jaundice", "Hemolysis", "Liver failure", "Hepatitis" ]
A
Ans. a. Obstructive jaundice (Ref: Harrison 19/e p280, 18/e p325)Absence of urinary urobilinogen is usually suggestive of obstructive jaundice."The conjugated bilirubin excreted into bile drains into the duodenum and passes unchanged through the proximal small bowel. Conjugated bilirubin is not taken up by the intestin...
sciq
sciq_01_04422
The number of possible isomers increases tremendously as carbon skeletons increase in what?
[ "variation", "weight", "mass", "size" ]
D
math_qa
mathqa_03_03092
the divisor is 21 , the quotient is 14 and the remainder is 7 . what is the dividend ?
[ "201", "394", "302", "301" ]
D
d = d * q + r d = 21 * 14 + 7 d = 294 + 7 d = 301
sciq
sciq_01_05102
What branch of science is the study of matter and energy?
[ "environmental science", "Chemistry", "Thermodynamics", "physical science" ]
D
Physical science is the study of matter and energy. It includes the sciences of chemistry and physics. Most careers in physical science require a 4-year college degree in one of these fields. Some careers require more advanced education as well. For example, an astronaut might have a master’s degree or even a doctoral ...
openbookqa
obqa_02_02940
Magnification makes a small thing
[ "stuck on metal", "hard to see", "really very tiny", "more easily seen" ]
D
as the size of an object appears larger , that object will be observed better
sciq
sciq_01_04800
Cells that undergo cell division continue to have their telomeres shortened, thus telomere shortening is associated with what life process?
[ "reducing", "reproduction", "aging", "metabolism" ]
C
Telomerase and Aging Cells that undergo cell division continue to have their telomeres shortened because most somatic cells do not make telomerase. This essentially means that telomere shortening is associated with aging. With the advent of modern medicine, preventative health care, and healthier lifestyles, the human ...
openbookqa
obqa_02_02164
Opposite the winter solstice, the summer solstice features
[ "longer daylight", "less daylight", "brighter fires", "more darkness" ]
A
the amount of daylight is greatest on the summer solstice
sciq
sciq_01_05893
What organs produce eggs?
[ "kidneys", "glands", "ovaries", "testes" ]
C
Like other female vertebrates, all female mammals have ovaries . These are the organs that produce eggs (see Figure below ). Therian mammals also have two additional female reproductive structures that are not found in other vertebrates. They are the uterus and vagina.
sciq
sciq_01_01918
What is the term of a phase change if solid water has it's average kinetic energy increased to change it to liquid water?
[ "boiling", "melting", "freezing", "evaporation" ]
B
Problem-Solving Strategies for the Effects of Heat Transfer 1. Examine the situation to determine that there is a change in the temperature or phase. Is there heat transfer into or out of the system? When the presence or absence of a phase change is not obvious, you may wish to first solve the problem as if there were ...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00869
What is the first step in designing a product?
[ "model a solution", "communicate the solution", "identify the need or want", "build a prototype" ]
C
null
sciq
sciq_01_04209
As per the kinetic-molecular theory, in what direction do the molecules and ions of liquids move?
[ "same direction", "opposite direction", "alter directions", "random directions" ]
D
We discussed earlier some basic principles about the behavior of gases called the kinetic-molecular theory. Among other things, this theory suggests that gas molecules are in constant motion, and the average speed of the individual gas particles is dependent upon temperature – the higher the temperature, the faster the...
math_qa
mathqa_03_00268
a and b can do a work in 4 days , b and c in 5 days , c and a in 7 days . if a , b and c work together , they will complete the work in ?
[ "3 days", "5 days", "7 days", "1 days" ]
A
"a + b 1 day work = 1 / 4 b + c 1 day work = 1 / 5 c + a 1 day work = 1 / 7 adding we get 2 ( a + b + c ) = 1 / 4 + 1 / 5 + 1 / 7 = 83 / 140 a + b + c 1 day work = 83 / 280 a , b , c can finish the work in 280 / 83 days = 3 days approximately answer is a"
sciq
sciq_01_03508
What does unequal heating of the atmosphere cause?
[ "water", "weather", "humidity", "flares" ]
B
Weather occurs because of unequal heating of the atmosphere. The source of heat is the Sun. The general principles behind weather can be stated simply:.
math_qa
mathqa_03_02346
we run a business that rents out canoes and kayaks . a canoe rental costs $ 12 per day , and a kayak rental costs $ 18 dollars per day . one day , our business rents out 3 canoes for every 2 kayaks and receives a total of $ 504 in revenue . how many more canoes than kayaks were rented out ?
[ "5", "6", "7", "8" ]
C
"let x be the number of canoes . then 2 x / 3 is the number of kayaks . 12 x + ( 2 x / 3 ) * 18 = 504 12 x + 12 x = 504 24 x = 504 x = 21 ( canoes ) 2 x / 3 = 14 ( kayaks ) there were 21 - 14 = 7 more canoes rented out . the answer is c ."
openbookqa
obqa_02_03952
If you wanted the visual effect of being closer to something without moving, what would you use?
[ "An old spyglass", "Squinting your eyes", "A large mirror", "Some good sunglasses" ]
A
as distance from an object decreases , that object will appear larger
sciq
sciq_01_06309
After passing through capillaries and being filtered, clean blood leaves what organ through a vein?
[ "liver", "kidney", "heart", "pancreas" ]
B
Blood with wastes enters each kidney through an artery, which branches into many capillaries. After passing through capillaries and being filtered, the clean blood leaves the kidney through a vein.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03981
Infective stage for mosquito in case of Plasmodium vivax is:
[ "Gametocyte", "Sporozites", "Tropozoites", "Merozoites" ]
A
Gametocyte
sciq
sciq_01_01531
What gas is contributing to the greenhouse effect?
[ "carbon dioxide", "oxygen", "sodium chloride", "nitrogen" ]
A
Another major problem caused by air pollution is global climate change. Gases such as carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels increase the natural greenhouse effect. This raises the temperature of Earth’s surface.
openbookqa
obqa_02_01934
An animal that perhaps uses light to it's advantage is
[ "comb jellies", "dolphins", "cats", "whales" ]
A
producing light is used for attracting prey by some deep sea animals
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00790
Nicole was studying different ecosystems. She compared the number of plants living in a forest to those in a desert. Which factor best explains why more plants may survive in a forest?
[ "There is more rain in the forest.", "There is more oxygen in the forest.", "There is more sunlight in the forest.", "There is more competition in the forest." ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_11265
What is the term for a scalar measure of how quickly an object is moving along this line?
[ "motion", "velocity", "speed", "force" ]
C
One dimensional motion describes objects moving in straight lines. Speed is a scalar measure of how quickly an object is moving along this line. Velocity is speed with a direction, making it a vector. If an object’s velocity changes with time, the object is said to be accelerating. When restricted to one dimension, the...
math_qa
mathqa_03_03843
if 5 men undertook a piece of construction work and finished half the job in 15 days . if two men drop out , then the job will be completed in
[ "5 days", "15 days", "10 days", "25 days" ]
D
that is , half the work done = 5 * 15 * 1 / 2 then , 5 * 15 * 1 / 2 = 3 * ? * 1 / 2 i . e . 5 * 15 = 3 * ? = 5 * 15 / 3 = 25 day d
openbookqa
obqa_02_02237
A person may bring harm to the environment by
[ "burning shoes", "recycling", "filtering water", "burning sticks" ]
A
humans discarding waste in an environment causes harm to that environment
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02002
Viral DNA is integrated into Bacterial DNA in:
[ "Transduction", "Lysogenic conversion", "Transformation", "Conjugation" ]
B
Ans. (b) Lysogenic conversion
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04327
A 62 year old male patient presented with paraplegia, bilateral thermoanesthesia and analgesia below the level of the umbilicus, and loss of bowel and bladder movements. However, the proprioception and vibration senses are intact. Spinal angiography revealed thrombus in the anterior spinal aery. Which of the following ...
[ "Whole segment of spinal cord", "Anterior 1/3rd of the spinal cord", "Anterior 2/3rd of the spinal cord", "Anterior 1/2 of the spinal cord" ]
C
Thrombosis of the anterior spinal aery affects the anterior 2/3rd of the spinal cord. The spinal cord is supplied by the longitudinal aeries and segemental aeries. The longitudinal aeries are: Anterior Spinal aery: It supplies anterior 2/3rd of the cord. Occlusion of the anterior spinal aery causes: Bilateral paraplegi...
openbookqa
obqa_02_02241
Which is likely to be digested?
[ "metal", "water", "hush puppies", "pain" ]
C
digestion is when stomach acid breaks down food
sciq
sciq_01_03213
Which organ is a wide tube connecting the small intestine with the anus?
[ "rectum", "large intestine", "jejunum", "stomach" ]
B
The large intestine is a wide tube that connects the small intestine with the anus. In adults, the large intestine is about 1.5 meters (5 feet) long. It is larger in width but shorter in length than the small intestine.
sciq
sciq_01_09058
There are two basic body plans in cnidarians which are called the polyp and what else?
[ "spore", "medusa", "hydra", "stoma" ]
B
There are two basic body plans in cnidarians. They are called the polyp and medusa. Both are shown in Figure below . The polyp has a tubular body and is usually sessile. The medusa (plural, medusae ) has a bell-shaped body and is typically motile. Some cnidarian species alternate between polyp and medusa forms. Other s...
sciq
sciq_01_04372
Both mitosis and meiosis result in eukaryotic cells doing what?
[ "multiplication", "friction", "limiting", "dividing" ]
D
Both mitosis and meiosis result in eukaryotic cells dividing. So what is the difference between mitosis and meiosis? The primary difference is the differing goals of each process. The goal of mitosis is to produce two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell, meaning the new cells have exactly t...
openbookqa
obqa_02_01851
A person buys a cheap hammer and it breaks a month later. The person invests in an expensive hammer and
[ "it endures", "died", "baked it", "ate it" ]
A
as the time a tool lasts increases , the number of tools discarded will decrease
math_qa
mathqa_03_04792
a sum was put a simple interest at a certain rate for 2 years . had it been put at 4 % higher rate , it would have fetched rs . 60 more . the sum is :
[ "rs . 750", "rs . 700", "rs . 820", "rs . 940" ]
A
"explanation : let the sub be rs . x and the initial rate be r % . then x × ( r + 4 ) × 2 / 100 − x × r × 2 / 100 = 60 ⇒ x × 4 × 2 / 100 = 60 ⇒ x × 2 / 100 = 15 ⇒ 2 x = 1500 ⇒ x = 750 answer : option a"
sciq
sciq_01_02647
What state of matter has a definite volume, but takes the shape of the container?
[ "gas", "liquid", "plasma", "solid" ]
B
Liquids have a definite volume, but take the shape of the container.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02248
A myocardial infarct specimen is showing early granulation tissue. According to this change when has the infarct occurred?
[ "Less than 1 hour", "Within 24 hours", "Within 1 week", "Within 1 month" ]
C
Following a myocardial infarction, early formation of fibrovascular granulation tissue at margins occur in 7-10 days.Ref: Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, 6th Edition, Page 558; Essentials of Rubin's Pathology By Emanuel Rubin, 5th Edition, Pages 277-8
math_qa
mathqa_03_04727
to a sugar solution of 10 liters containing 50 % sugar , 10 liter of water is added . the percentage of sugar in the new solution is ?
[ "25 %", "30 %", "15 %", "20 %" ]
A
"quantity of sugar = 50 * 10 / 100 = 5 kg new percentage = 5 / 20 * 100 = 25 % answer is a"
math_qa
mathqa_03_00974
what is the least number of squares tiles required to pave the floor of a room 6 m 75 cm long and 4 m 5 cm broad ?
[ "15", "20", "40", "44" ]
A
"length of largest tile = h . c . f . of 675 cm and 405 cm = 135 cm . area of each tile = ( 135 x 135 ) cm 2 . required number of tiles = 675 x 405 / ( 135 ^ 2 ) = 15 answer : a"
sciq
sciq_01_10387
What type of receptors, also known as intracellular or cytoplasmic receptors, are found in the cytoplasm of the cell and respond to hydrophobic ligand molecules that are able to travel across the plasma membrane?
[ "essential", "mechanical", "external", "internal" ]
D
Types of Receptors Receptors are protein molecules in the target cell or on its surface that bind ligand. There are two types of receptors, internal receptors and cell-surface receptors. Internal receptors Internal receptors, also known as intracellular or cytoplasmic receptors, are found in the cytoplasm of the cell a...
math_qa
mathqa_03_04111
due to construction , the speed limit along an 15 - mile section of highway is reduced from 55 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour . approximately how many minutes more will it take to travel along this section of highway at the new speed limit than it would have taken at the old speed limit ?
[ "5", "8", "9.36", "15" ]
C
"old time in minutes to cross 15 miles stretch = 15 * 60 / 55 = 15 * 12 / 11 = 16.36 new time in minutes to cross 15 miles stretch = 15 * 60 / 35 = 15 * 12 / 7 = 25.71 time difference = 9.36 answer c )"
math_qa
mathqa_03_00398
the average age of 28 students in a group is 11 years . when teacher ’ s age is included to it , the average increases by one . what is the teacher ’ s age in years ?
[ "36", "38", "40", "can not be determined" ]
C
"age of the teacher = ( 29 × 12 – 28 × 11 ) years = 40 years . answer c"
math_qa
mathqa_03_01184
a jar full of whisky contains 40 % alcohol . a part of this whisky is replaced by another containg 19 % alcohol and now the percentage of alcohol was found to be 26 % . what quantity of whisky is replaced ?
[ "1 / 3", "2 / 3", "2 / 5", "3 / 5" ]
B
let us assume the total original amount of whiskey = 10 ml - - - > 4 ml alcohol and 6 ml non - alcohol . let x ml be the amount removed - - - > total alcohol left = 4 - 0.4 x new quantity of whiskey added = x ml out of which 0.19 is the alcohol . thus , the final quantity of alcohol = 4 - 0.4 x + 0.19 x - - - - > ( 4 -...
sciq
sciq_01_07940
When using a generator, we are transforming what energy into what energy?
[ "kinetic into electrical", "mechanical into thermal", "thermal into radioactive", "magnetic into kinetic" ]
A
Generators may be set up to produce either direct or alternating current. Generators in cars and most power plants produce alternating current. Regardless of the type of current, all generators change kinetic energy to electrical energy.
math_qa
mathqa_03_03587
a man sold 20 articles for $ 60 and gained 20 % . how many articles should he sell for $ 50 to incur a loss 20 % ?
[ "25", "36", "40", "50" ]
A
production cost per article : $ 60 * ( 100 % - 20 % ) / 20 = $ 2.40 required production costs for a loss of 20 % : $ 50 * ( 100 % + 20 % ) = $ 60 number of articles to be sold for $ 60 to incur a 20 % loss : $ 60 / $ 2.40 = 25 thus , solution a is correct .
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01553
in sodomy passive agent adult is named?
[ "catamite", "paedophile", "gerantophillia", "peadestry" ]
C
SODOMY: Other names: 1. Greek love 2. Buggery 3. grantophilia -- when passive agent is adult 4. Paederasty -- when passive agent is child. Paedophil - Active agent - sexual activity with children below sexual age Catamite -- Passive agent -sexual activity with children below sexual age ref : narayanareddy
sciq
sciq_01_11406
Fermat’s principle states that light will always take the path of least amount of?
[ "time", "energy", "resistance", "momentum" ]
A
Fermat’s Principle states that light will always take the path of least amount of time (not distance). This principle governs the paths light will take and explains the familiar phenomena of reflection, refraction, lenses and diffraction. Light rarely travels in a straight-line path. When photons interact with electron...
math_qa
mathqa_03_00494
the average of 25 results is 50 . the average of first 12 of those is 14 and the average of last 12 is 17 . what is the 13 th result ?
[ "741", "752", "878", "785" ]
C
"solution : sum of 1 st 12 results = 12 * 14 sum of last 12 results = 12 * 17 13 th result = x ( let ) now , 12 * 14 + 12 * 17 + x = 25 * 50 or , x = 878 . answer : option c"
sciq
sciq_01_03354
At what point can nutrients enter or exit an ecosystem?
[ "Hottest Point", "any point", "Longest Point", "Largest Population Point" ]
B
Nutrients can enter or exit an ecosystem at any point and can cycle around the planet.
math_qa
mathqa_03_01251
the dimensions of a rectangular solid are 4 inches , 5 inches , and 9 inches . if a cube , a side of which is equal to one of the dimensions of the rectangular solid , is placed entirely within thespherejust large enough to hold the cube , what the ratio of the volume of the cube to the volume within thespherethat is n...
[ "2 : 5", "5 : 9", "5 : 16", "25 : 7" ]
B
answer : b .
openbookqa
obqa_02_00984
What is pulling your finger over a guitar string an example of?
[ "tightening a guitar string", "Stopping a musical sound", "making music with an instrument", "Putting a guitar away" ]
C
An example of playing a musical instrument is strumming a guitar string
openbookqa
obqa_02_01411
Knowing what to do without ever being taught is known as
[ "learned", "found", "instinctive", "given" ]
C
an animal knows how to do instinctive behaviors when it is born
openbookqa
obqa_02_02645
Though fossil fuels and their byproducts will eventually be used up completely, we'll still have
[ "gasoline", "coal", "plastics", "light from stars" ]
D
alternative fuel is usually a renewable resource
math_qa
mathqa_03_01893
sarah operated her lemonade stand monday through friday over a two week period and made a total profit of 350 dollars . on hot days she sold cups of lemonade for a price that was 25 percent higher than the regular days . each cup she sold had a total cost of 75 cents and sarah did not incur any other costs . if every d...
[ "$ 1.50", "$ 1.88", "$ 2.09", "$ 2.50" ]
C
"6 regular days - - > sales = 6 * 32 * x = 192 x ; 4 hot days - - > sales = 4 * 32 * ( 1.25 x ) = 160 x ; total sales = 192 x + 160 x = 352 x . total cost = 10 * 32 * 0.75 = 240 . profit = 352 x - 240 = 350 - - > x = 1.676 . 1.25 x = ~ 2.09 . answer : c ."
sciq
sciq_01_04895
How is communication initiated and maintained with spacecraft?
[ "sonar", "radio waves", "wi-fi", "telegraph" ]
B
Radio waves are used for communicating with spacecraft. A round-trip communication from Earth to Mars takes anywhere from 6 to 42 minutes. What challenges might this present for sending unmanned spacecraft and probes to Mars?.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04099
Multiplication factor for estimating height from length of foot is
[ "7", "4", "5", "3" ]
A
(Length of one upper limb x 2) +34 is equal to stature. Height of head x 8 is equal to stature Length from veex to pubis x 2 is equal to height Length of foot x 7 is the approximate height Suprasternal notch to pubic symphysis x 3.3 is equal to stature. Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION...
sciq
sciq_01_10670
Earthworms and ants possess what type of bodies, which means division into multiple parts?
[ "elliptical", "truncated", "segmented", "elongated" ]
C
Segmentation evolved next. Segmentation is the division of the body into multiple parts, or segments. Both the earthworm (Phylum Annelida) in Figure below and ant (Phylum Arthropoda) in Figure below have segmented bodies. The earthworm has many small segments. The ant has three larger segments. Segmentation increases a...
sciq
sciq_01_11641
What part of the brain is divided from front to back into the left and right hemispheres?
[ "thalmus", "medula oblongata", "cerebellum", "cerebrum" ]
D
The cerebrum is divided down the middle from the front to the back of the head. The two halves of the cerebrum are called the right and left hemispheres. The two hemispheres are very similar but not identical. They are connected to each other by a thick bundle of axons deep within the brain. These axons allow the two h...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03810
Left-sided vocal cord palsy is commonly due to
[ "Left hilar bronchial carcinoma", "Mitral stenosis", "Thyroid malignancy", "Thyroid surgery" ]
A
Bronchogenic carcinoma is an impoant cause of left recurrent paralysis and should always be excluded by X-ray chest, bronchoscopy and biopsy unless the other cause is obvious. Other causes are Thyroid surgery Enlarged left auricle Intrathoracic surgery Thyroid disease (benign or malignant) Aoic aneurysm, Mediastinal ly...
sciq
sciq_01_09269
In an experiment, what is kept constant so they will not affect the results, including affecting the dependent variable?
[ "similar controls", "experimental controls", "atmospheric controls", "educated controls" ]
B
Experimental controls are other factors that might affect the dependent variable. They are kept constant so they will not affect the results of the experiment.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01545
The most common hormone other than gastrin contained in the gastric secreting islet cell tumour is:
[ "ACTH", "Glucagon", "Melanocyte stimulating hormone", "Growth hormone releasing factor" ]
A
Ans: aRef: Harrison, 14th ed, p. 1613
math_qa
mathqa_03_02338
it takes 40 identical printing presses 9 hours to print 500,000 papers . how many hours would it take 30 of these printing presses to print 500,000 papers ?
[ "9", "10", "11", "12" ]
D
"40 printing presses can do 1 / 9 of the job each hour . 30 printing presses can do 3 / 4 * 1 / 9 = 1 / 12 of the job each hour . the answer is d ."
ARC-Easy
arc_04_02127
A glacier sometimes leaves behind large chunks of ice. What is left in the ground when these chunks of ice melt?
[ "a valley", "a kettle", "a crater", "a sinkhole" ]
B
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