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openbookqa
obqa_02_04885
The BP disaster caused what to go into what?
[ "fuel into Gulf", "satellites into space", "lightning into forests", "lava into park" ]
A
offshore oil platforms might cause oil to leak into the water
openbookqa
obqa_02_00526
The amount of water in the ocean compared to fifty years ago is
[ "fluctuating", "larger", "smaller", "the same" ]
B
as the amount of water in a body of water increases , the water levels will increase
sciq
sciq_01_01475
Where in the cell does transcription occur?
[ "nucleus", "cell wall", "protoplasm", "epidermis" ]
A
Transcription is the DNA → RNA part of the central dogma of molecular biology. It occurs in the nucleus. During transcription, a copy of mRNA is made that is complementary to a strand of DNA. In eukaryotes, mRNA may be modified before it leaves the nucleus.
math_qa
mathqa_03_01947
during a certain two - week period , 75 percent of the movies rented from a video store were comedies , and of the remaining movies rented , there were 2 / 3 times as many dramas as action movies . if no other movies were rented during that two - week period and there were a action movies rented , then how many comedie...
[ "5 a", "10 a", "15 a", "18 a" ]
A
"movies : 75 % comedies . 25 % remaining genre . now in this 25 % , there are only 2 categories . action movies and drama movies . if action = x ; drama movies = 2 x / 3 . total 5 x / 3 . 5 x / 3 = 25 ; x = 15 action movies : 15 % drama movies : 10 % we can say that out of 100 z , : comedies : 75 z action : 15 z drama ...
sciq
sciq_01_10151
What paired organs that are part of the urinary system play the prime role in excretion?
[ "ovaries", "liver", "lungs", "kidneys" ]
D
Each of the above organs of excretion is also part of another body system. For example, the large intestine and liver are part of the digestive system, and the lungs are part of the respiratory system. The kidneys are the main organs of excretion. They are part of the urinary system.
openbookqa
obqa_02_00002
When food is reduced in the stomach
[ "the mind needs time to digest", "take a second to digest what I said", "nutrients are being deconstructed", "reader's digest is a body of works" ]
C
digestion is when stomach acid breaks down food
math_qa
mathqa_03_00022
sum of the squares of 3 no . ' s is 222 and the sum of their products taken two at a time is 131 . find the sum ?
[ "22", "24", "26", "28" ]
A
"( a + b + c ) 2 = a 2 + b 2 + c 2 + 2 ( ab + bc + ca ) = 222 + 2 * 131 a + b + c = √ 484 = 22 a"
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00531
Paramyxovirus includes -
[ "Retrovirus", "Poliovirus", "Parainfluenza", "Rabies" ]
C
Paramyxoviridae consists of new castle disease virus, mumps virus, parainfluenza virus, mumps virus, and respiratory syncytial viruses. REF:ANATHANARAYAN AND PANIKER'S TEXTBOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 9TH EDITION PAGE NO:496
openbookqa
obqa_02_04878
Disregarding nuclear holocausts, how many suns will be in the sunset?
[ "2", "1", "20", "42" ]
B
the sun setting occurs once per day
sciq
sciq_01_08822
What helps form the walls of internal organs such as the heart and stomach?
[ "muscles", "valves", "blood", "tissues" ]
A
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00629
Over time, non-volcanic mountains can form due to the interaction of plate boundaries. Which interaction is most likely associated with the formation of non-volcanic mountains?
[ "oceanic plates colliding with oceanic plates", "oceanic plates separating from oceanic plates", "continental plates colliding with continental plates", "continental plates separating from continental plates" ]
C
null
sciq
sciq_01_10223
Why do mangrove trees rise high above the water? which characteristic help them to do so?
[ "no roots", "stilt like roots", "fat roots", "heavy roots" ]
B
Mangrove roots are like stilts, allowing mangrove trees to rise high above the water. The trunk and leaves are above water even at high tide. A bloodroot plant uses food stored over the winter to grow flowers in the early spring.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04256
Catastrophic reaction is feature of:
[ "Dementia", "Delirium", "Schizophrenia", "Anxiety" ]
A
Catastrophic reaction: is a feature of dementia may result in an emotional outburst in a patient of dementia when he gets aware about his intellectual deficits in a stressful situation.
sciq
sciq_01_01786
What do you call aquatic biomes in the ocean?
[ "freshwater biomes", "ocean dwellers", "marine biomes", "coastal biomes" ]
C
Anglerfish live in the ocean. Aquatic biomes in the ocean are called marine biomes . Organisms that live in marine biomes must be adapted to the salt in the water. For example, many have organs for excreting excess salt. Two ocean zones are particularly challenging to marine organisms: the intertidal zone and the deep ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00369
The most prevalent psychiatric illness in the general community is
[ "Anxiety disorder", "Schizophrenia", "Depression", "Mood disorders" ]
A
Anxiety disorders, the most prevalent psychiatric illnesses in the general community, are present in 15- 20% of medical clinic patients there are several anxiety disorders namely panic disorder agaraphobia specific phobia obsessive compulsive disorder somatization disorder conversion disorder dissosiation disorder adju...
sciq
sciq_01_01821
What is another word for seed plants?
[ "gymnosperm", "protosperm", "echinoderm", "phyla" ]
A
The most basic division is between nonvascular plants 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 seeds in cones and those that produce seeds in the ovaries of flowers. Se...
sciq
sciq_01_09277
While components of a mixture can be separated by physical means, the components of a pure substance can only be broken down through what means?
[ "mechanical", "radiation", "thermal", "chemical" ]
D
In the previous lesson, we discussed pure substances and mixtures. We indicated that the components of a mixture could be separated by physical means, but the components of a pure substance could not. Pure substances can only be broken down further through chemical means. In this lesson, we list several methods for sep...
sciq
sciq_01_06428
Lattice energy cannot be measured directly. what is its calculation based on?
[ "change in temperature", "microscopic inspection", "measured energy changes", "chemical reactions" ]
C
There are a number of different ways to measure the strength of a given crystal lattice. One way would be to measure the amount of energy needed to completely pull apart an ionic substance into isolated ions. This value, known as the lattice energy , cannot be measured directly, but it can be calculated based on measur...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03412
Most common symptom of Orthostatic Hypotension is
[ "Vertigo", "Light headedness", "Palpitations", "Blurred vision" ]
B
(B) Lightheadedness # Orthostatic hypotension: Reduction in systolic BP of at least 20 mmHg or diastolic BP of at least 10 mmHg within 3 min of standing or head-up tilt on a tilt table, is a manifestation of sympathetic vasoconstrictor (autonomic) failure.> Characteristic symptoms include light headedness, dizziness, &...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02528
a 70 year old women refused to take influenza vaccine , dveloped flu. death happend 1 week after pneumonia.most common cause of post influenza pneumonia
[ "staphyloccocus aureus", "measles", "legionella", "cmv" ]
A
m/c organism in post influenza decondary pneumonia is staph .auerus Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia * S. aureus is an impoant cause of secondary bacterial pneumonia in children and healthy adults after viral respiratory illnesses (e.g., measles in children and influenza in both children and adults). * Staphylococcal pn...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02075
In random sampling the chances of being picked up are:
[ "same and unknown.", "same and known.", "different and unknown.", "different and known ." ]
B
Sampling Methods: Simple random sampling — applicable when the population ¡s small, homogenous. In random sampling chances of being picked up is SAME and KNOWN. Done by lottery method or, a table of random numbers. Multistage sampling — large country survey. Multistage sampling — sample procedure is carried out in se...
sciq
sciq_01_06387
What type of joint has the greatest range of motion?
[ "Gliding", "Pivot", "ball-and-socket", "Hinge" ]
C
There are a variety of types of movable joints, which are illustrated in Figure below . The joints are classified by how they move. For example, a ball-and-socket joint, such as the shoulder, has the greatest range of motion, allowing movement in several directions. Other movable joints, including hinge joints such as ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02769
Transport medium for cholera -
[ "LJ medium", "Cary Blair medium", "MYPA medium", "Stewart medium" ]
B
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Cary Blair medium * V cholerae is not nutritionally fastidious and grows well on ordinary media.* Optimum temperature for growth is 37degC (range 16-40degC).* They grow better in alkaline media with optimum pH 8-2.* 0[?]5-1 % NaCl is required for optimal growth (6% or above NaCl inhibits the growth).V...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_02098
A shoe manufacturer randomly selects 10% of the production from each shift. Each of these shoes is checked to ensure that it is correctly made. What is this process called?
[ "quality control", "product distribution", "production selection", "research and development" ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_07911
What is the term for learning from past experiences and reasoning?
[ "experimental learning", "logical learning", "consequence learning", "insight learning" ]
D
Insight learning is learning from past experiences and reasoning. It generally involves coming up with new ways to solve problems. Insight learning generally happens quickly. An animal has a sudden flash of insight. Insight learning requires relatively great intelligence. Human beings use insight learning more than any...
sciq
sciq_01_09069
What celestial object has been visited by manned spacecraft and is easily seen from earth?
[ "the Sun", "venus", "moon", "Jupiter" ]
C
The Moon is easily seen from Earth. Early astronomers used telescopes to study and map its surface. The Moon has also seen a great number of satellites, rovers, and orbiters. After all, it is relatively easy to get spacecraft to the satellite. Also, before humans could be safely sent to the Moon, many studies and exper...
sciq
sciq_01_00387
Zinc reacting with hydrochloric acid produces bubbles of which gas?
[ "hydrogen", "carbon", "mustard", "helium" ]
A
Zinc reacting with hydrochloric acid produces bubbles of hydrogen gas.
math_qa
mathqa_03_02467
let s be the set of all positive integers that , when divided by 8 , have a remainder of 5 . what is the 75 th number in this set ?
[ "597", "608", "613", "616" ]
A
"the set s = { 5 , 13 , 21 , 29 , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . } 1 st number = 8 * 0 + 5 = 5 2 nd number = 8 * 1 + 5 = 13 3 rd number = 8 * 2 + 5 = 21 75 th number = 8 * ( 75 - 1 ) + 5 = 597 answer = a"
openbookqa
obqa_02_00435
Arctic animals often live on
[ "ice", "soil", "liquid water", "plants" ]
A
arctic animals live in an arctic environment
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01354
Only definitive indication of systemic steroids in psoriasis is?
[ "Pustular psoriasis", "Pregnancy associated pustular psoriasis", "Chronic plaque psoriasis", "Erythroderma" ]
B
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Pregnancy associated pustular psoriasis * Treatment of choice for generalized pustular psoriasis of pregnancy (impetigo herpatiformis) is systemic steroids.* Systemic corticosteroids may prolong generalized pustular psoriasis and erythrodermic psoriasis (erythroderma) and abrupt withdrawal of corticos...
math_qa
mathqa_03_02566
the radius of a semi circle is 2.1 cm then its perimeter is ?
[ "32.5", "11.12", "32.1", "10.8" ]
D
"36 / 7 r = 2.1 = 10.80 answer : d"
openbookqa
obqa_02_02496
Which uses electrical energy to function?
[ "liver", "tree", "dog", "iPod" ]
D
electric devices require electrical energy to function
sciq
sciq_01_11413
What releases fatty acids and other components from fats and phospholipids?
[ "enzymatic hydrolysis", "peristaltic hydrolysis", "metabolism", "enzyme respiration" ]
A
sciq
sciq_01_08221
What is the major source of warmth for earth?
[ "equator", "seasons", "the sun", "the Moon" ]
C
Earth is warmed by energy that radiates from the sun. Earth radiates some of the energy back into space. Greenhouse gases (GHGs) trap much of the re-radiated energy, causing an increase in the temperature of the atmosphere close to the surface.
openbookqa
obqa_02_01583
The moon is always illustrated in movies and drawings as being very rough and bumpy due to craters, but there are many areas that are
[ "smooth", "Earth", "rainbow", "edible" ]
A
the moon 's surface contains flat areas
sciq
sciq_01_06484
Much of what type of radiation that strikes the planet is reflected back into space?
[ "magentic radiation", "gamma rays", "solar radiation", "microwaves" ]
C
sciq
sciq_01_10901
What is greatest source of hazardous waste?
[ "water", "industry", "heat", "study" ]
B
The greatest source of hazardous waste is industry. Agriculture is another major source. Even households produce a lot of hazardous waste.
sciq
sciq_01_03482
What is the name of artificial barriers that people build to protect shorelines?
[ "domes", "outcroppings", "seawalls", "breakwaters" ]
D
Only a tiny fraction of the ocean floor has ever been studied. Why? Humans can’t travel deep below the water’s surface without special vehicles. The pressure of the water is too great. Total darkness and extreme cold make it even more difficult. That’s why people have worked for decades to invent technology for studyin...
openbookqa
obqa_02_02550
Desalinating water from the ocean does what to nearby fish?
[ "manipulates habitat", "makes habitat nicer", "helps them out", "gives them money" ]
A
fish lay eggs
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02312
In a series of chemical reactions, X→Y→Z→A, X converts to Y, Y converts to Z, and Z converts to A. Which term describes the process if the production of A interferes with the conversion of X to Y?
[ "a complimentary response", "a control system", "negative feedback", "positive feedback" ]
C
null
sciq
sciq_01_10420
What part of a plant, which is attached to its stem nodes, is the "main organ" of photosynthesis?
[ "spores", "leaves", "roots", "flowers" ]
B
sciq
sciq_01_01050
What type of plant tissue transports water and dissolved mineral upward to the leaves?
[ "xylem", "ectoderm", "collagen", "phloem" ]
A
Xylem carries water and dissolved minerals from the roots upward to the leaves.
sciq
sciq_01_09583
What force pulls bodies with mass together?
[ "solar", "thermal", "gravity", "isolation" ]
C
A very important point here is that the vertical motion of these two balls is identical. That is, they each fall exactly the same distance vertically in each succeeding second. The constant horizontal velocity of the blue ball has no effect on its accelerated vertical motion. Therefore, the vertical motion of the blue ...
sciq
sciq_01_09524
Drilling wells into hot rocks to release hot water or steam is an example of what kind of power plant?
[ "geothermal", "hydroelectric", "fossil fuel", "solar" ]
A
At a geothermal power plant, engineers drill wells into the hot rocks. Hot water or steam may come up through the wells. Alternatively, water may be put down into the well to be heated. It then comes up. The hot water or steam makes a turbine spin. This makes electricity. Pictured below is an example of a geothermal po...
sciq
sciq_01_01876
What happens when forces of evolution work over a long period of time?
[ "substantial evolution", "developmental evolution", "Microevolution", "macroevolution" ]
D
What happens when forces of evolution work over a long period of time? The answer is macroevolution. An example is the evolution of a new species.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00950
Least common mode of transmission of HIV?
[ "Homosexual contact", "Heterosexual", "IV drug abuse", "Transfusion of blood products" ]
D
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Transfusion of blood product o Homosexual or Heterosexual contact -4 50-70% o IV drug abuse --> 25% o Recipient of blood and blood components --> 1% o Hemophiliaes receiving factor VIII or IX 0.5%
math_qa
mathqa_03_02146
how many different ways can 2 students be seated in a row of 3 desks , so that there is always at least one empty desk between the students ?
[ "2", "3", "4", "6" ]
A
"1 ways to seat the students : with two empty seats between 1 empty w / one student on the left most 1 empty . . . . right most two students can be interchanged 1 x 2 = 2 a"
sciq
sciq_01_08667
What is the term for stored energy that an object has due to its position or shape?
[ "mechanical energy", "vertical energy", "potential energy", "kinetic energy" ]
C
A: Electric charges flow when they have electric potential energy. Potential energy is stored energy that an object has due to its position or shape.
openbookqa
obqa_02_02139
A person eating a watermelon slice will perhaps want to take time during eating to
[ "plant a garden", "build a house", "remove black pips", "climb a mountain" ]
C
fruit contains seeds
math_qa
mathqa_03_03353
a tempo is insured to an extent of 5 / 7 of its original value . if the premium on it at the rate of 3 % amounts to $ 300 , the original value of the tempo is ?
[ "12500", "13280", "17520", "14000" ]
D
"let the original value of the tempo is $ x 3 % of 5 / 7 of x = 300 ( 3 / 100 ) * ( 5 / 7 ) x = 300 x = $ 14000 answer is d"
math_qa
mathqa_03_01830
paulson spends 75 % of his income . his income is increased by 20 % and he increased his expenditure by 10 % . find the percentage increase in his savings .
[ "25", "35", "50", "20" ]
C
let the original income = $ 100 . then , expenditure = $ 75 and savings = $ 25 new income = $ 120 , new expenditure = $ ( ( 110 / 100 ) * 75 ) = rs . 165 / 2 new savings = $ ( 120 - ( 165 / 2 ) ) = $ 75 / 2 increase in savings = $ ( ( 75 / 2 ) - 25 ) = $ 25 / 2 increase % = ( ( 25 / 2 ) * ( 1 / 25 ) * 100 ) % = 50 % . ...
sciq
sciq_01_08391
What term refers to change in position over time?
[ "Direction Replacement", "acceleration", "Position Replacement", "velocity" ]
D
Velocity is defined as change in position over time. Can you see that would be the slope of this graph? (slope = rise over run and in this case the ‘rise’ is position and the ‘run’ is time). Find the instantaneous speed at sec.
sciq
sciq_01_10651
Found in plants and algae, chloroplasts are the site of what process?
[ "spermatogenesis", "transferase", "photosynthesis", "glycolysis" ]
C
sciq
sciq_01_10375
Conifers are the dominant phylum of gymnosperms, with the most variety of species. most are tall trees that usually bear scale-like or needle-like leaves. the thin shape of the needles and their waxy cuticle limits water loss through this?
[ "evaporation", "sedimentation", "transportation", "transpiration" ]
D
Conifers Conifers are the dominant phylum of gymnosperms, with the most variety of species. Most are tall trees that usually bear scale-like or needle-like leaves. The thin shape of the needles and their waxy cuticle limits water loss through transpiration. Snow slides easily off needle-shaped leaves, keeping the load ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02052
Deficiency of which element can lead to syndrome of growth failure, anemia and hypogonadism?
[ "Calcium", "Copper", "Zinc", "Magnesium" ]
C
Deficiency of zinc can lead to syndrome of growth failure, anemia and hypogonadism.
sciq
sciq_01_00565
How many different kinds of ions are produced when sodium chloride dissociates ?
[ "three", "two", "five", "one" ]
B
The sodium chloride dissociates into two ions, while the glucose does not dissociate. Therefore, equal concentrations of each solution will result in twice as many dissolved particles in the case of the sodium chloride. The vapor pressure of the sodium chloride solution will be lowered twice the amount as the glucose s...
openbookqa
obqa_02_00075
Spiders can catch prey by doing all aside from
[ "building webs", "building traps", "hunting", "howling" ]
D
a spider web is used to capture food by spiders
sciq
sciq_01_03619
Most sedimentary rocks form from what?
[ "volcanic activity", "glaciers", "sediments", "erosion" ]
C
Most sedimentary rocks form from sediments. The sediments must be packed together to form a rock. Sedimentary rocks also form as minerals precipitate from saline water. Sedimentary rock formation is described in the next concept.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04936
A tumour arising in a burns scar is likely to be
[ "Basal cell carcinoma", "Squamous cell carcinoma", "Malignant melanoma", "Fibrosarcoma" ]
B
SCC is a malignant tumour of keratinising cells of the epidermis or its appendagesSCC is the second most common form of skin cancer (after BCC)It is strongly-related to cumulative sun exposure and damage SCC is also associated with chronic inflammation (chronic sinus tracts, pre-existing scars, osteomyelitis, burns, va...
math_qa
mathqa_03_01477
in a sports club with 30 members , 17 play badminton and 17 play tennis and 2 do not play either . how many members play both badminton and tennis ?
[ "7", "6", "9", "10" ]
B
"let x play both badminton and tennis so 17 - x play only badminton and 17 - x play only tennis . 2 play none and there are total 30 students . hence , ( 17 - x ) + ( 17 - x ) + x + 2 = 30 36 - 2 x + x = 30 36 - x = 30 x = 6 so 6 members play both badminton and tennis . b"
math_qa
mathqa_03_02405
set a of 8 positive integers may have the same element and have 37 . and set b of 8 positive integers must have different elements and have 37 . when m and n are the greatest possible differences between 37 and other elements ’ sums in set a and set b , respectively , m - n = ?
[ "21", "22", "23", "25" ]
B
this is maximum - minimum . hence , 37 - ( 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 ) = 30 and 37 - ( 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 ) = 9 . so , 30 - 9 = 21 . the correct answer is b .
sciq
sciq_01_00140
Virtually every task performed by living organisms requires this?
[ "energy", "metals", "mineral", "solids" ]
A
Introduction Virtually every task performed by living organisms requires energy. Energy is needed to perform heavy labor and exercise, but humans also use energy while thinking, and even during sleep. In fact, the living cells of every organism constantly use energy. Nutrients and other molecules are imported into the ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04944
Pringle&;s maneuver is mainly used to control bleeding from
[ "IVC", "Cystic aery", "Poal vein", "Hepatic vein" ]
C
Pringle&;s manoeuvre is done by compressing the poa near foramen Winslow to control bleeding from poal vein as well as from hepatic aery ( not more than 30 min)Reference SRB edition 5 page no. 149
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01742
Which terms can be used to describe the properties of both a wave and a particle of light?
[ "charge and volume", "frequency and mass", "speed and frequency", "frequency and density" ]
C
null
math_qa
mathqa_03_03699
if a ( a - 6 ) = 27 and b ( b - 6 ) = 27 , where a ≠ b , then a + b =
[ "− 48", "− 2", "6", "46" ]
C
"i . e . if a = - 3 then b = 9 or if a = 9 then b = - 3 but in each case a + b = - 3 + 9 = 6 answer : option c"
sciq
sciq_01_10568
Around what percentage of the earth's surface water is contained in the ocean?
[ "97%", "86 %", "92 %", "99%" ]
A
Oceans cover more than 70% of Earth's surface. Oceans hold 97% of the planet's surface water. It’s no surprise that the oceans have a big influence on the planet. The oceans affect the atmosphere, climate, and living things.
math_qa
mathqa_03_00762
the price of a certain painting increased by 20 % during the first year and decreased by 25 % during the second year . the price of the painting at the end of the 2 - year period was what percent of the original price ?
[ "102 %", "90 %", "120 %", "85 %" ]
B
"easiest thing to do : assume that price is 100 price at the end of yr 1 : 100 + 20 = 120 price at the end of year 2 = 120 - 120 * 0.25 = 120 * 0.75 = 90 hence required answer = ( 90 / 100 ) * 100 % = 90 % answer is b ."
sciq
sciq_01_00929
What is a circuit that consists of one loop called?
[ "dramatic circuit", "episode circuit", "series circuit", "speaking circuit" ]
C
A circuit that consists of one loop is called a series circuit. If its single loop is interrupted at any point, no current can flow through the circuit.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03538
Which is the common feature of spirillary rat bite fever
[ "Lymphadenopathy", "Endocarditis", "Hepatosplenomegly", "Amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia" ]
A
Rat bite fever caused by different bacteria (1)streptobacillus moniliformis (2)spirillum minus both of which are natural parasites of rodents.spirillary RBF have incubation period of 1_4 weeks.rat bite wound which may have healed suppurates at the onset of fever with regional lymphadenopathy Ref:Anantnarayan and panike...
openbookqa
obqa_02_04073
In December around 3pm I will avoid using
[ "time travel", "planets", "magic", "sungoggles" ]
D
when the seasons change from the summer to the fall , the amount of daylight will decrease
sciq
sciq_01_08813
What includes all living things within all their environments, including everywhere life exists, from the upper atmosphere, to the top of the soil, to ocean bottoms?
[ "biome", "habitat", "biosphere", "community" ]
C
The biosphere includes all living things within all of their environments. It includes every part of the environment where life exists, from the upper reaches of the atmosphere to the top few meters of soil, to the bottoms of the oceans. An ecosystem is made up of the relationships among smaller groups of organisms wit...
openbookqa
obqa_02_04490
Which would likely live under a rock?
[ "an eagle", "a cat", "a vole", "a dog" ]
C
rocks are a source of shelter for small animals in an environment
sciq
sciq_01_02650
In the lungs, air is diverted into smaller and smaller passages called what?
[ "bronchi", "alveoli", "ectoderm", "ion channels" ]
A
In the lungs, air is diverted into smaller and smaller passages, or bronchi. Air enters the lungs through the two primary (main) bronchi (singular: bronchus). Each bronchus divides into secondary bronchi, then into tertiary bronchi, which in turn divide, creating smaller and smaller diameter bronchioles as they split a...
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_03042
Researchers work in teams to make cars more fuel efficient. Which of these statements describes the main advantage of working in teams rather than working individually?
[ "The research is more likely to be published.", "The research costs less to perform.", "The researchers can share their ideas.", "The researchers have more time to complete work." ]
C
null
sciq
sciq_01_04192
Prokaryotic cells grow to a certain size and then they divide by which process?
[ "budding", "binary fission", "linear fission", "binary fusion" ]
B
Prokaryotic cells grow to a certain size. Then they divide by binary fission. This is a type of asexual reproduction.
sciq
sciq_01_05026
What glands are wedges of glandular and neuroendocrine tissue adhering to the top of the kidneys by a fibrous capsule?
[ "fatty glands", "adrenal glands", "nutrients glands", "heart glands" ]
B
17.6 | The Adrenal Glands By the end of this section, you will be able to: • Describe the location and structure of the adrenal glands • Identify the hormones produced by the adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla, and summarize their target cells and effects The adrenal glands are wedges of glandular and neuroendocrine ti...
sciq
sciq_01_10491
What does an array of radio telescopes collect?
[ "radio waves", "thermal waves", "light waves", "microwaves" ]
A
Radio telescopes collect radio waves and are sometimes used in large arrays.
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02384
How does acid rain most likely affect forests?
[ "Top soil loses all of its nutrients.", "Plants begin to grow deeper roots.", "Animals have more food sources.", "Trees become less healthy over time." ]
D
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_03854
Of these, a wolf will make its home very nearest to
[ "mink", "humans", "lions", "whales" ]
A
most predators live near the same environment as their prey
openbookqa
obqa_02_03742
An eagle will use their claws to catch which of the following?
[ "nuts", "elephant", "bear", "mouse" ]
D
claws are used to catch prey by some predators
sciq
sciq_01_01764
What is venus covered in a thick layer of?
[ "fog", "gases", "storms", "clouds" ]
D
Viewed through a telescope, Venus looks smooth and featureless. The planet is covered by a thick layer of clouds. You can see the clouds in pictures of Venus ( Figure below ).
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01448
The core of Earth is divided into two layers. The outer core is made of
[ "basaltic rocks.", "silicate rocks.", "solid iron and nickel.", "molten iron and nickel." ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_03532
Pseudohypertrophic muscular dystrophy is an inherited disorder that causes gradual deterioration of what?
[ "fluids", "muscles", "brain", "nerves" ]
B
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02391
Most reliable sign of injury to intrathoracic aorta is -
[ "Presence of apical cap of pleural fluid", "Depression of left main stem bronchous", "Obliteration of aortic knob contour", "Funny looking mediastenum" ]
C
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Obliteration of aortic knob contour * Several findings on the chest X ray are associated with the blunt injury to the intrathoracic great vessels.* The most reliable of these signs for the blunt aortic injury is loss of the aortic knob contour.Finding on Chest X-Ray Associated with Blunt Aortic Injury...
sciq
sciq_01_04568
What branch of science aims to understand all about our planet and its environments?
[ "earth science", "petrology", "biology", "immunology" ]
A
If someone asks you, “What is science?” you might say that it’s a bunch of facts and explanations. But that’s only part of the story. Science is a knowledge base. But science is also a way of learning about the world. Earth science is about our planet and its environments. Earth scientists study Earth’s surface and int...
sciq
sciq_01_00564
What is the name for a biologist who studies fungi?
[ "musicologists", "oncologists", "egyptologists", "mycologists" ]
D
Mycologist Mycologists are biologists who study fungi. Mycology is a branch of microbiology, and many mycologists start their careers with a degree in microbiology. To become a mycologist, a bachelor's degree in a biological science (preferably majoring in microbiology) and a master's degree in mycology are minimally n...
openbookqa
obqa_02_03880
if members of a species are born then the species what increases?
[ "water", "community", "understanding", "food" ]
B
if members of a species are born then the population of that species increases
openbookqa
obqa_02_04938
When you press on the brakes in a car, because of friction,
[ "it flies", "coconut", "speed goes down", "the speed increases" ]
C
friction causes the speed of an object to decrease
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03702
Non-metabolic cause of abdominal pain: March 2011, March 2013
[ "DKA", "Sickle cell anemia", "Hyperparathyroidism", "Porphyria" ]
B
Ans. B: Sickle cell anemia Medical causes of abdominal pain include 1) diabetic ketoacidosis, 2) porphyria and 3) pain arising from the hea or lungs Sickle cell anemia leads to abdominal pain because of visceral blood stasis (non metabolic abnormality) Primary hyperparathyroidism presents with the classic quaet of ston...
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02871
A scientist cross-pollinates a tomato plant that is resistant to viruses with a tomato plant that produces large tomatoes. This is an example of
[ "natural selection.", "asexual reproduction.", "selective breeding.", "genetic engineering." ]
C
null
ARC-Easy
arc_04_02128
A student uses a high-efficiency gasoline lawnmower to cut grass. The term "high efficiency" is used to indicate that the lawnmower
[ "cuts better than other lawnmowers.", "is easier to use than other lawnmowers.", "uses less energy than other lawnmowers.", "requires more fuel than other lawnmowers." ]
C
null
sciq
sciq_01_05319
What is the term for the blockage of an artery by the buildup of fatty plaques?
[ "atherosclerosis", "cancers", "clumps", "fibrosis" ]
A
make up the middle layer and the bulk of the heart wall. The outer layer of cells is called the epicardium, of which the second layer is a membranous layered structure called the pericardium that surrounds and protects the heart; it allows enough room for vigorous pumping but also keeps the heart in place to reduce fri...
math_qa
mathqa_03_02283
the ages of 2 persons differ by 18 years . if 12 years ago the elder one be 6 times as old as the younger one , find the present age of elder person .
[ "33.6", "47", "50.4", "52.4" ]
A
"age of the younger person = x age of the elder person = x + 18 6 ( x - 12 ) = x + 18 - 12 x = 15.6 age of elder person = 15.6 + 18 = 33.6 answer is a"
sciq
sciq_01_04166
One of the most advanced uses of what in medicine is the positron emission tomography scanner, which detects the activity in the body of a very small injection of radioactive glucose?
[ "radioisotopes", "quarks", "radionuclides", "membranes" ]
A
Interventional Radiologist The controlled use of radioisotopes has advanced medical diagnosis and treatment of disease. Interventional radiologists are physicians who treat disease by using minimally invasive techniques involving radiation. Many conditions that could once only be treated with a lengthy and traumatic op...
math_qa
mathqa_03_00654
how many seconds will a 770 m long train take to cross a man walking with a speed of 2.5 km / hr in the direction of the moving train if the speed of the train is 46.5 km / hr ?
[ "63", "88", "66", "44" ]
A
"speed of train relative to man = 46.5 - 2.5 = 44 km / hr . = 44 * 5 / 18 = 110 / 9 m / sec . time taken to pass the man = 770 * 9 / 110 = 63 sec . answer : a"
sciq
sciq_01_01362
Temporal and spatial summation at the axon hillock determines whether a neuron generates what?
[ "hidden potential", "action potential", "false potential", "change potential" ]
B
math_qa
mathqa_03_00267
how many multiples of 4 are there between 20 and 112 , inclusive ?
[ "21", "22", "23", "24" ]
D
"the multiples of 4 are from 4 * 5 up to 4 * 28 . 28 - 5 + 1 = 24 . the answer is d ."
sciq
sciq_01_01246
What is the mass of one mole of any given substance?
[ "solute mass", "molar mass", "atomic mass", "protons mass" ]
B
Molar mass is the mass of one mole of any given substance.
math_qa
mathqa_03_04140
two vessels p and q contain 62.5 % and 87.5 % of alcohol respectively . if 3 litres from vessel p is mixed with 4 litres from vessel q , the ratio of alcohol and water in the resulting mixture is ?
[ "179 : 2", "178 : 3", "179 : 1", "179 : 54" ]
D
"quantity of alcohol in vessel p = 62.5 / 100 * 3 = 15 / 8 litres quantity of alcohol in vessel q = 87.5 / 100 * 4 = 7 / 2 litres quantity of alcohol in the mixture formed = 15 / 8 + 7 / 2 = 43 / 8 = 5.375 litres as 7 litres of mixture is formed , ratio of alcohol and water in the mixture formed = 5.375 : 1.625 = 179 :...
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02296
Ten grams of sugar is dissolved in 100 grams (g) of water. How many grams is the sugar-and-water solution?
[ "90 g", "100 g", "110 g", "1000 g" ]
C
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