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sciq
sciq_01_04392
Gases can undergo diffusion, or the opposite, which is what?
[ "infusion", "defusion", "dissipation", "effusion" ]
D
Define diffusion and effusion and how they relate to other properties of gases.
math_qa
mathqa_03_02693
two trains , one from howrah to patna and the other from patna to howrah , start simultaneously . after they meet , the trains reach their destinations after 16 hours and 4 hours respectively . the ratio of their speeds is :
[ "2 : 4", "4 : 3", "6 : 7", "9 : 16" ]
A
"let us name the trains as a and b . then , ( a ' s speed ) : ( b ' s speed ) = â ˆ š b : â ˆ š a = â ˆ š 4 : â ˆ š 16 = 2 : 4 . answer a"
math_qa
mathqa_03_00569
a scale 6 ft . 8 inches long is divided into 4 equal parts . find the length of each part .
[ "20 inches", "77 inches", "66 inches", "97 inches" ]
A
"explanation : total length of scale in inches = ( 6 * 12 ) + 8 = 80 inches length of each of the 4 parts = 80 / 4 = 20 inches answer : a"
sciq
sciq_01_08604
What kind of diet is typical for raptors, such as hawks and owls?
[ "carnivorous", "fishes", "herbivorous", "carnivorous or herbivorous" ]
A
Raptors such as hawks and owls are carnivores. They hunt and eat mammals and other birds. Vultures are scavengers . They eat the remains of dead animals, such as roadkill. Aquatic birds generally eat fish or water plants. Perching birds may eat insects, fruit, honey, or nectar. Many fruit-eating birds play a key role i...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01707
Juxtaglomerular apparatus lies in relation to:
[ "Proximal convoluted tubule", "Ascending loop of Henle", "Descending loop of Henle", "Glomerulus" ]
D
D i.e. Glomerulus
openbookqa
obqa_02_03458
An example of camouflage is
[ "a polar bear on a sand dune", "a lizard appearing like the dead things that fall from trees in the fall", "a frog that is all white", "a garter snake on a white driveway" ]
B
An example of camouflage is an organism looking like leaves
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02694
A gasoline is advertised as "releasing fewer pollutants" when it is used in cars. For this claim to be accurate, what has most likely happened to the gasoline?
[ "Its acidity has been increased.", "More oxygen has been dissolved in it.", "Impurities have been removed.", "Its molecules have higher chemical energies." ]
C
null
sciq
sciq_01_06705
During an earthquake what causes seismic waves?
[ "high winds", "Currents", "rock displacement", "low tide" ]
C
In an earthquake, seismic waves are generated by rock displacement.
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02920
A group of students are studying bean plants. All of the following traits are affected by changes in the environment except
[ "leaf color.", "seed type.", "bean production.", "plant height." ]
B
null
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02771
Mice, rabbits, bobcats, and squirrels all live in a brush ecosystem. Which animal would have the most difficult time surviving if the population of the other three animals continued to decrease?
[ "mouse", "squirrel", "bobcat", "rabbit" ]
C
null
math_qa
mathqa_03_02764
what will be the compound interest on a sum of rs . 25,000 after 3 years at the rate of 12 % p . a . ?
[ "rs . 10123.77", "rs . 10123.21", "rs . 10123.20", "rs . 10123.28" ]
C
"amount = [ 25000 * ( 1 + 12 / 100 ) 3 ] = 25000 * 28 / 25 * 28 / 25 * 28 / 25 = rs . 35123.20 c . i . = ( 35123.20 - 25000 ) = rs . 10123.20 answer : c"
sciq
sciq_01_10884
An element that is generally a poor conductor of heat and electricity is known as a ______
[ "superconductor", "nonmetal", "alloy", "magnet" ]
B
A nonmetal is an element that is generally a poor conductor of heat and electricity. Many properties of nonmetals are the opposite of those seen in metals. There is a wider variation in properties among the nonmetals than among the metals, as seen in Figure below . Nonmetals exist in all three states of matter at room ...
sciq
sciq_01_06898
How many more legs do spiders have compared to insects?
[ "four", "two", "one", "six" ]
B
Although spiders and insects are both arthropods, a spider is not an insect. One key difference is that insects have six legs, while spiders have eight legs.
math_qa
mathqa_03_04251
positive integer y is 50 percent of 50 percent of positive integer x , and y percent of x equals 16 . what is the value of x ?
[ "20", "40", "80", "160" ]
C
"y = 0.5 * 0.5 * x = x / 4 y % * x = 16 ( y / 100 ) * x = 16 ( x / 400 ) * x = 16 x ^ 2 = 16 * 400 x = 80 the answer is c ."
sciq
sciq_01_03856
The term salt can refer to essentially any of what compounds?
[ "ionic", "absorption", "solvent", "metallic" ]
A
where the term salt can refer to essentially any ionic compound. An example would be the reaction between hydrochloric acid and potassium hydroxide:.
math_qa
mathqa_03_03544
how many positive integers less than 7,000 are there in which the sum of the digits equals 5 ?
[ "52", "54", "56", "58" ]
C
"basically , the question asks how many 4 digit numbers ( including those in the form 0 xxx , 00 xx , and 000 x ) have digits which add up to 5 . think about the question this way : we know that there is a total of 5 to be spread among the 4 digits , we just have to determine the number of ways it can be spread . let x...
sciq
sciq_01_00799
Starch and glycogen, as well as simple sugars like glucose and fructose, can all be categorized broadly as what?
[ "impurities", "carbohydrates", "acids", "vegetables" ]
B
Of the four major macromolecular groups (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids) that are processed by digestion, carbohydrates are considered the most common source of energy to fuel the body. They take the form of either complex carbohydrates, polysaccharides like starch and glycogen, or simple sugars (mo...
openbookqa
obqa_02_00720
You can see further from which of these locations on the moon?
[ "mountains", "crater", "buildings", "surface" ]
A
the surface of the Moon contains mountains
sciq
sciq_01_04406
What part of earth do many animals use for navigation?
[ "magnetic field", "molten core", "oceans", "atmosphere" ]
A
Another benefit of Earth’s magnetic field is its use for navigation. People use compasses to detect Earth’s magnetic north pole and tell direction. Many animals have natural “compasses” that work just as well. For example, the loggerhead turtle in the Figure below senses the direction and strength of Earth’s magnetic f...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01755
Fracture of lateral condyle of humerus seen in age group of
[ "2 - 3 years", "3 - 5 years", "5 -15 years", "15 - 25 years" ]
C
C i.e. 5 - 15 years The lateral condylar (or capitellar) epiphysis beings to ossify during the first year of life & fuses with shaft at 12-16 yearsQ. Between these ages it may be sheared off or avulsed by forceful traction. The maximum chances of injury is between 5 -15 yearsQ.
math_qa
mathqa_03_00368
the total age of a and b is 10 years more than the total age of b and c . c is how many years younger than a ?
[ "12", "10", "c is elder than a", "data inadequate" ]
B
"solution [ ( a + b ) - ( b + c ) ] = 10 â € ¹ = â € º a - c = 10 . answer b"
openbookqa
obqa_02_01873
Dogs
[ "are born with teeth", "leave their young to fend for themselves like turtle babies", "provide direct sustenance to their newborn puppies", "lay eggs to sit on" ]
C
a mammal usually nurses its offspring
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00798
What is the treatment of choice in patients with congestive hea failure with ejection fraction < 40% and normal fluid levels achieved?
[ "ACE inhibitors + Diuretics", "ACE inhibitors+ Beta blockers", "ACE inhibitors + ARBs", "ACE inhibitors + CCBs" ]
B
The Drug of choice used in congestive hea failure with reduced ejection fraction is ACE inhibitors + diuretics. Once euvolumic status is achieved, ACE inhibitors+beta blockers are drugs of choice.
sciq
sciq_01_07945
In vascular plants, the sporophyte generation is what?
[ "non-existant", "dominant", "resting", "submissive" ]
B
In vascular plants, the sporophyte generation is dominant.
openbookqa
obqa_02_00859
An example of hunting is an otter cracking open clams with a rock, another is
[ "an eagle preening its feathers", "a fish swimming back upstream", "a bear swiping at a hive", "a deer eating grass" ]
C
An example of hunting is an otter cracking open clams with a rock
math_qa
mathqa_03_02205
two trains running in opposite directions cross a man standing on the platform in 27 seconds and 17 seconds respectively and they cross each other in 21 seconds . the ratio of their speeds is ?
[ "3 / 6", "3 / 2", "2 / 3", "3 / 5" ]
C
"let the speeds of the two trains be x m / sec and y m / sec respectively . then , length of the first train = 27 x meters , and length of the second train = 17 y meters . ( 27 x + 17 y ) / ( x + y ) = 21 = = > 27 x + 17 y = 21 x + 21 y = = > 6 x = 4 y = = > x / y = 2 / 3 . answer : c"
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00412
Right Sided Isomerism is associated with:
[ "Asplenia", "One spleen", "Two spleens", "Polysplenia" ]
A
Cardiosplenic syndrome or Heterotaxy Syndrome Normal arrangement of organs and vessels within the body is called 'Sims solitus Complete reversal of organs and vessels within the body is called "situs invertus". Incomplete reversal/Random reversal of body organs is called "Situs ambiguous". Heterotaxy refers to the va...
math_qa
mathqa_03_01579
in a rectangular metallic piece of paper that covers exactly the area of a cube . the length of the piece of paper is 48 inches and the width is 72 inches . what is the volume of the cube in cubic feet is 1 feet is 12 inches ?
[ "a 8'", "b 22'", "c 27'", "d 40'" ]
A
l = 48 / 12 = 4 ft w = 72 / 12 = 6 ft area of paper = 24 area of cube = 4 * side ^ 2 side of cube = 2 v of cube = 8
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02828
A student blew air into a beach ball and sealed it. She then pushed on the middle of the beach ball. What happened to the air inside the beach ball?
[ "The air in the beach ball escaped.", "The air in the beach ball became a liquid.", "The type of air in the beach ball changed.", "The shape of the air in the beach ball changed." ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_05816
Any place at which two bones are joined is called a what?
[ "modification", "expression", "constriction", "articulation" ]
D
An articulation is any place at which two bones are joined. The humerus is the largest and longest bone of the upper limb and the only bone of the arm. It articulates with the scapula at the shoulder and with the forearm at the elbow. The forearm extends from the elbow to the wrist and consists of two bones: the ulna a...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01532
Most of the bacteria in a forest ecosystem are best classified as which of the following types of organisms?
[ "consumers", "decomposers", "predators", "producers" ]
B
null
math_qa
mathqa_03_01095
a , b and c rent a pasture . if a puts 10 oxen for 7 months , b puts 12 oxen for 5 months and c puts 15 oxen for 3 months for grazing and the rent of the pasture is rs . 105 , then how much amount should c pay as his share of rent ?
[ "35", "27", "25", "15" ]
B
"a : b : c = 10 × 7 : 12 × 5 : 15 × 3 = 2 × 7 : 12 × 1 : 3 × 3 = 14 : 12 : 9 amount that c should pay = 105 × 9 / 35 = 3 × 9 = 27 answer is b ."
sciq
sciq_01_03254
The pain of angina means the heart muscle fibers need more what?
[ "carbon", "nitrogen", "oxygen", "water" ]
C
Coronary heart disease often does not have any symptoms. A symptom of coronary heart disease is chest pain. Occasional chest pain can happen during times of stress or physical activity. The pain of angina means the heart muscle fibers need more oxygen than they are getting. Most people with coronary heart disease often...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00910
A 35 year old female presented with MCP and PIP pain. Diagnosis:
[ "Rheumatoid Arthritis", "Rheumatic fever", "Gouty arthritis", "Psoariatic arthritis" ]
A
Ans. (a) Rheumatoid ArthritisRef: Harrison's 18th ed. Ch. 321Clinical Features of RA* Incidence of RA increases between 25 and 55 years of age.* Gender: Female > Male* Early morning joint stiffness lasting more than 1 hour and easing with physical activity.* The earliest involved joints are typically the small joints o...
openbookqa
obqa_02_03535
If a person has bacteria in a certain part of their insides, it can help by
[ "growing them another arm", "making them much fatter", "giving them a fever", "pulling minerals from nutriment" ]
D
bacteria can help digest food in humans
openbookqa
obqa_02_00948
In what way are valleys formed?
[ "the passage of water in a straight or winding path moving consistently", "pools of water filling until a deep lake forms", "rain water frequently raining down", "high winds blowing rain and hail" ]
A
a valley is formed by a river flowing
math_qa
mathqa_03_00187
the sale price sarees listed for rs . 550 after successive discount is 18 % and 12 % is ?
[ "298", "237", "342", "396" ]
D
"550 * ( 88 / 100 ) * ( 82 / 100 ) = 396 answer : d"
sciq
sciq_01_03719
Lipids are organic compounds that consist of carbon, hydrogen, and?
[ "helium", "oxygen", "methane", "nitrogen" ]
B
Lipids are organic compounds that consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. They are made up of fatty acids and other compounds. They provide cells with energy, store energy, and help form cell membranes.
sciq
sciq_01_11576
In the scientific method, what is the initial, unproven explanation for why something is occurring?
[ "idea", "theories", "concepts", "hypothesis" ]
D
The scientific method is not a step by step, linear process. It is a way of learning about the world through the application of knowledge. Scientists must be able to have an idea of what the answer to an investigation should be. In order for scientists to make educated guesses about the answers, they will base their gu...
sciq
sciq_01_10453
The vertebrate endoskeleton includes a vertebral column, cranium, limbs, and what else?
[ "tissue girdles", "blood girdles", "limb girdles", "Skin Girdles" ]
C
Vertebrate Endoskeletons. The vertebrate endoskeleton includes a vertebral column, cranium, limbs, and limb girdles. Can you find these parts in each endoskeleton shown here?.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04143
Most common tumour of hea is -
[ "Myxoma", "Rhabdomyosarcoma", "Fibroma", "Leiomyosarcoma" ]
A
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Myxoma o The most frequent cardiac tumor for all age groups is - Metastasis. o The most frequent primary cardiac tumor for age groups is - Myxoma. o The most frequent primary cardiac tumor in infants and children is - Rhabdomyoma.
openbookqa
obqa_02_04520
You find iron in
[ "pure water", "helium", "our planet's crust", "a cloud" ]
C
the crust is a layer of the Earth
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00187
Skeletal derivative of Ist arch ?
[ "Stapes", "Hyoid", "Maxilla", "Laryngeal coilages" ]
C
Maxilla
openbookqa
obqa_02_00117
strumming a string can cause what type of wave?
[ "Tidal", "Pressure", "Light", "Dark" ]
B
strumming a string can cause that string to vibrate
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00753
In the first half of this century, which technology allowed people, for the first time, to work IN the city but live OUTSIDE the city?
[ "airplanes", "automobiles", "telephones", "television" ]
B
null
sciq
sciq_01_11098
What group of simple organisms recycles nutrients and has been on earth since long before multicellular life appeared?
[ "bacteria", "eukaryotes", "prokaryotes", "protists" ]
C
22.1 | Prokaryotic Diversity By the end of this section, you will be able to: • Describe the evolutionary history of prokaryotes • Discuss the distinguishing features of extremophiles • Explain why it is difficult to culture prokaryotes Prokaryotes are ubiquitous. They cover every imaginable surface where there is suff...
sciq
sciq_01_07934
What forms after air cools below its dew point?
[ "plasma", "fog", "smoke", "sleet" ]
B
Advection fog is famous in San Francisco, California. Warm, moist air comes in from the Pacific Ocean. The air blows over the cold California current. When the air cools below its dew point, fog forms. Sea breezes bring the fog onshore.
math_qa
mathqa_03_02514
the edge of a cube is 3 a cm . find its surface ?
[ "24 a 8", "24 a 4", "24 a 1", "54 a 2" ]
D
"6 a 2 = 6 * 3 a * 3 a = 54 a 2 answer : d"
openbookqa
obqa_02_01174
A boy might have brown hair due to
[ "inheritance", "luck", "magic", "fire" ]
A
the colors of the parts of an organism are inherited characteristics
openbookqa
obqa_02_03081
During the summer solstice the Earth is actually what in relation to the red giant?
[ "Dying", "Feeling sick", "Unhappy", "far away" ]
D
the amount of daylight is greatest on the summer solstice
sciq
sciq_01_03112
The major fuel for the brain is which carbohydrate?
[ "glucose", "sucrose", "glutamate", "insulin" ]
A
The brain is a marvelous organ. And it’s a hungry one, too. The major fuel for the brain is the carbohydrate glucose. The average adult brain represents about 2% of our body’s weight, but uses 25% of the glucose in the body. Moreover, specific areas of the brain use glucose at different rates. If you are concentrating ...
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02667
In Florida, both panthers and bobcats prey on white-tailed deer. How will their competition for food most likely be affected if white-tailed deer populations in Florida suddenly decreases?
[ "Competition will increase between bobcats and panthers.", "Competition will decrease between bobcats and panthers.", "Competition will increase between white-tailed deer and bobcats.", "Competition will decrease between white-tailed deer and panthers." ]
A
null
math_qa
mathqa_03_01176
there are 2 available positions and 50 candidates , one half of whom are democrats and another half are republicans . if it was decided that the positions would be filled at random , then what is the probability e that the both positions will be taken by members of just one party ?
[ "1 / 25", "12 / 49", "1 / 4", "24 / 49" ]
D
e probability of one party having both spots : ( 1 / 2 ) * ( 24 / 49 ) = 12 / 49 ( 1 / 2 ) or ( 25 / 50 ) because it does not matter which party or which person gets the first spot . ( 24 / 49 ) because after one person from a particular party is chosen , there are 24 members of the same party left out of 49 total cand...
math_qa
mathqa_03_04183
balls of equal size are arranged in rows to form an equilateral triangle . the top most row consists of one ball , the 2 nd row of two balls and so on . if 789 balls are added , then all the balls can be arranged in the shape of square and each of the sides of the square contain 8 balls less than the each side of the t...
[ "1711", "2209", "2878", "1210" ]
A
"as expected , this question boils down to 2 equation , consider total number of balls in triangle = t and number of balls in last row = x . 1 + 2 + 3 + . . . + x = t x ( x + 1 ) / 2 = t - - - - ( a ) as mentioned in the question , side of a square will be ( x - 8 ) and total number of balls in square will be ( t + 789...
math_qa
mathqa_03_03897
if rs . 7500 are borrowed at c . i at the rate of 4 % per annum , then after 6 years the amount to be paid is ?
[ "3377", "2688", "2688", "9490" ]
D
"a = 7500 ( 26 / 25 ) ^ 6 = 9490 answer : d"
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01544
A 17 year old female underwent a FNAC for a lump in the breast which was well defined, non-tender and mobile. The diagnosis of a benign lesion can be considered by which of the following pathological features -
[ "Dyscohesive ductal epithelial cells without cellular fragments", "Tightly arranged ductal epithelial cells with dyscohesive bare nuclei", "Stromal predominance with hyperplasia of spindle cells", "Polymorphism with single or arranged ductal epithelial cells" ]
B
Polymorphism with single or arranged ductal epithelial cells
sciq
sciq_01_09016
The carbon atoms are bonded together, with each carbon also being bonded to two of what kind of atoms?
[ "ions", "hydrogen", "calcium", "helium" ]
B
Some molecules are not able to satisfy the octet rule by making only single covalent bonds between the atoms. Consider the compound ethene, which has a molecular formula of C 2 H 4 . The carbon atoms are bonded together, with each carbon also being bonded to two hydrogen atoms.
sciq
sciq_01_06642
What type of role does cartilage play in the human skeleton?
[ "life saving", "insignificant", "important", "variable" ]
B
sciq
sciq_01_00465
When electrons are shared between two atoms, they make a bond called a what?
[ "metallic bond", "covalent bond", "ionic bond", "hydrogen bond" ]
B
Ionic bonding typically occurs when it is easy for one atom to lose one or more electrons and another atom to gain one or more electrons. However, some atoms won’t give up or gain electrons easily. Yet they still participate in compound formation. How? There is another mechanism for obtaining a complete valence shell: ...
sciq
sciq_01_02316
What is the term for movement toward light?
[ "phototropism", "autolysis", "gravitational pull", "phototaxis" ]
D
Motility The majority of protists are motile, but different types of protists have evolved varied modes of movement (Figure 23.8). Some protists have one or more flagella, which they rotate or whip. Others are covered in rows or tufts of tiny cilia that they coordinately beat to swim. Still others form cytoplasmic exte...
openbookqa
obqa_02_02284
Which of the following reflects the most light?
[ "snow", "root beer", "coal", "the night sky" ]
A
if an object reflects more light then that object is more easily seen
math_qa
mathqa_03_00380
if jack walked 7 miles in 1 hour and 15 minutes , what was his rate of walking in miles per hour ?
[ "4", "4.5", "5.6", "6.25" ]
C
"distance walked in 1 hour and 15 mins = 7 miles speed per hour = distance / time = 7 / ( 5 / 4 ) = 5.6 miles per hour answer c"
openbookqa
obqa_02_01874
When you start to drive away from your house, the longer you drive, your house will eventually look
[ "dead", "bigger", "smaller", "icier" ]
C
as distance to an object increases , that object will appear smaller
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01689
Cobb's angle is used to measure the degree of
[ "Kyphoscoliosis", "Angular deformity of the knee", "Extent of depression in calcaneal fracture", "Extent of spondylolistheis" ]
A
(Refer: Mohindra's Fundamentals of Ohopedics, 2nd edition, pg no. 244, 245)
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01433
HbH is characterized by -
[ "Deletion of three alpha chain genes", "Deletion of three alpha chains and one beta chain genes", "Deletion of two alpha and two beta chain genes", "Deletion of four alpha chain genes" ]
A
<p>Deletion of 3 alpha chain genes produces Hb H which is a beta globin chain tetramer & markedly impaired alpha chain synthesis.</p><p>Reference : Harsh mohan textbook of pathology sixth edition pg no 321.</p>
sciq
sciq_01_02337
What is a reaction in which an atom or molecule is added to an unsaturated molecule, making a single product?
[ "complete reaction", "homeostasis", "single reaction", "an addition reaction" ]
D
An addition reaction is a reaction in which an atom or molecule is added to an unsaturated molecule, making a single product . An addition reaction can be thought of as adding a molecule across the double or triple bond of an alkene or alkyne. Addition reactions are useful ways to introduce a new functional group into ...
math_qa
mathqa_03_00742
a certain lab experiments with white and brown mice only . in one experiment , 2 / 3 of the mice are white . if there are 13 brown mice in the experiment , how many mice in total are in the experiment ?
[ "39", "33", "26", "21" ]
A
"let total number of mice = m number of white mice = 2 / 3 m number of brown mice = 1 / 3 m = 13 = > m = 39 answer a"
sciq
sciq_01_01067
An inclined plane is a good example of what kind of machine?
[ "weak", "strong", "complex", "simple" ]
D
An inclined plane is also a simple machine. The resistance is the weight of the box resting on the inclined plane. In order to lift this box straight up, the effort force would need to be equal to its weight. However, assuming no friction, less effort (a smaller effort force) is required to slide the box up the incline...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01317
Which of these human activities in a forest has a positive effect on the ecosystem?
[ "Clearing the land to build new homes", "Planting new trees where old ones were cut down", "Building a new highway through the area", "Cutting down trees to make farmland" ]
B
null
sciq
sciq_01_06316
Most reptiles reproduce sexually and have what type of fertilization?
[ "additional", "internal", "mechanical", "external" ]
B
Most reptiles reproduce sexually and have internal fertilization.
sciq
sciq_01_07993
What do neurons pass to the next neuron?
[ "contaminants", "neurotransmitters", "receptors", "blood" ]
B
Did you ever watch a relay race? After the first runner races, he or she passes the baton to the next runner, who takes over. Neurons are a little like relay runners. Instead of a baton, they pass neurotransmitters to the next neuron. Examples of neurotransmitters are chemicals such as serotonin, dopamine, and adrenali...
sciq
sciq_01_05308
In humans, the anus is attached to what kind of intestine?
[ "small", "large", "internal", "huge" ]
B
Anal Canal Finally, food residue reaches the last part of the large intestine, the anal canal, which is located in the perineum, completely outside of the abdominopelvic cavity. This 3.8–5 cm (1.5–2 in) long structure opens to the exterior of the body at the anus. The anal canal includes two sphincters. The internal an...
sciq
sciq_01_05932
What are fungus-like protists?
[ "viruses", "feces", "molds", "bacteria" ]
C
Fungus-like protists are molds . They are absorptive feeders on decaying organic matter. They resemble fungi, and they reproduce with spores as fungi do. However, in other ways, they are quite different from fungi and more like other protists. For example, they have cell walls made of cellulose , whereas fungi have cel...
math_qa
mathqa_03_02156
if a tire rotates at 400 revolutions per minute when the car is traveling 144 km / h , what is the circumference of the tire ?
[ "2 meters", "6 meters", "5 meters", "3 meters" ]
B
"400 rev / minute = 400 * 60 rev / 60 minutes = 24,000 rev / hour 24,000 * c = 144,000 m : c is the circumference c = 6 meters correct answer b"
sciq
sciq_01_10149
What are molecules that the immune system recognize as foreign to the body?
[ "tumors", "antigens", "viruses", "peptides" ]
B
The average kinetic energy of atoms (each of mass and average speed ) in a gas is related to the temperature of the gas, measured in Kelvin. The Boltzmann constant is a constant of nature, equal to.
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02506
A researcher examines a marine organism that is the size of an average human hand. Without more information, which statement about the organism is most likely accurate?
[ "It is mobile.", "It has organ systems.", "It is made of many cells.", "It makes its own food." ]
C
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04988
A patient of atrial fibrillation is on digoxin therapy. Which of the following responses do you expect?
[ "Restoration of normal sinus rhythm", "Conversion of atrial fibrillation to atrial flutter", "Increase in atrial fibrillation frequency, but decrease in ventricular rate", "Decrease in atrial fibrillation frequency but increase in ventricular rate" ]
C
Digitalis controls the ventricular rate in AF patients. The frequency of atrial fibrillation may actually increase. Ibutilide is approved for the conversion of AF to sinus rhythm.
math_qa
mathqa_03_00060
a student multiplied a number by 3 / 5 instead of 5 / 3 . what is the percentage error .
[ "64 %", "65 %", "66 %", "67 %" ]
A
"explanation : let the number be x , then , 5 / 3 − 3 / 5 = 16 / 15 x error % = ( 16 / 15 x ∗ 3 / 5 ∗ 100 ) option a"
sciq
sciq_01_11427
What do we call the temperature at which a substance melts?
[ "boiling point", "precipitation point", "evaporation point", "melting point" ]
D
The temperature at which a substance melts is called its melting point. The melting point of ice is 0°C.
math_qa
mathqa_03_03300
gold is 10 times as heavy as water and copper is 5 times as heavy as water . in what ratio should these be mixed to get an alloy 6 times as heavy as water ?
[ "3 : 2", "1 : 4", "3 : 1", "5 : 2" ]
B
g = 10 w c = 5 w let 1 gm of gold mixed with x gm of copper to get 1 + x gm of the alloy 1 gm gold + x gm copper = x + 1 gm of alloy 10 w + 5 wx = x + 1 * 6 w 10 + 5 x = 6 ( x + 1 ) x = 4 ratio of gold with copper = 1 : 4 = 1 : 4 answer is b
sciq
sciq_01_05700
What group of single-celled organisms lacking a nucleus comprises the most numerous organisms on earth?
[ "fungi", "prokaryotes", "eukaryotes", "carbohydrates" ]
B
No doubt you’ve had a sore throat before, and you’ve probably eaten cheese or yogurt. If so, then you’ve encountered the fascinating world of prokaryotes. Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus. They also lack other membrane-bound organelles. Prokaryotes are tiny and sometimes bothersome, but they ...
sciq
sciq_01_11205
Skeletal muscle tissue is arranged in bundles surrounded by this?
[ "connective tissue", "epithelial tissue", "soft tissue", "cartilage" ]
A
develops from myoblasts derived from the mesoderm. Myocytes and their numbers remain relatively constant throughout life. Skeletal muscle tissue is arranged in bundles surrounded by connective tissue. Under the light microscope, muscle cells appear striated with many nuclei squeezed along the membranes. The striation i...
sciq
sciq_01_10447
What is speed at any given instant called?
[ "marginal speed", "spontaneous speed", "instantaneous speed", "relative speed" ]
C
Speed may be constant, but often it varies from moment to moment. Speed at any given instant is called instantaneous speed. It is much more difficult to calculate than average speed.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03330
Free water clearance of -1.3 ml/min signifies
[ "No secretion of vasopressin", "Urine is hypotonic to plasma", "Urine is hypeonic to plasma", "Urine is isosmotic to plasma" ]
C
In the physiology of the kidney, free water clearance (CH2O) is the volume of blood plasma that is cleared of solute-free water per unit time. If an individual is producing urine more dilute than the plasma, there is a positive value for free water clearance, meaning pure water is lost in the urine in addition to a the...
sciq
sciq_01_04938
What are the two classifications of natural resources?
[ "renewable and nonrenewable", "recyclable and reversible", "renewable and reusable", "productive and nonrenewable" ]
A
From the human point of view, natural resources can be classified as renewable or nonrenewable.
openbookqa
obqa_02_00649
Being able to enjoy eating Mideastern dates in a small town in the USA is possible because
[ "transporting food became easier, cheaper, and quicker", "transporting food pays better", "transported food tastes great", "fresh food is better than transported food" ]
A
as ability to transport food increases around the world , the available types of food in distant locations will increase
openbookqa
obqa_02_03226
a lack of illumination would result in which of these?
[ "the restroom overflowing with water", "a principal's door being locked", "a student unable to view what he is writing", "a teacher being unable to transport to school" ]
C
eyes are used for seeing by animals by sensing light
sciq
sciq_01_11222
How many sperm does it take to fertilize an egg?
[ "2", "3", "1", "4" ]
C
It might only take one sperm to fertilize an egg, but that sperm is not alone. Hundreds of millions of sperm can be released during sexual intercourse.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03356
Anterior uveitis is most commonly associated with: March 2005
[ "HLA DR4", "HLA D27", "HLA B4", "HLA B 27" ]
D
Ans. D: HLA B 27 A. Causes of Anterior Uveitis In more than a third of all cases of anterior uveitis, the exact cause is unknown. Causes may include: Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of ahritis that mainly affects the spine. This can cause recurrent ahritis. It is mostly associated with HLA B27 Reiter's syndrome is an ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01342
A rugby player hit his head on the post whilst involved in a tackle. He was unconscious for 5 min but regained full consciousness and sat on the sideline until the end of the game. He was then noted to be drowsy and over the past 30 min became confused and no longer obeyed commands. Most likely diagnosis is:
[ "Extradural hematoma", "Subdural hematoma", "Subarachnoid hematoma", "Cerebral edema" ]
A
Ans. (A). Extradural hematoma(Ref: Review of Forensic Medicine & toxicology; Gautum Biswas; 2nd edition; Pg - 482)The history suggests LUCID INTERVAL, which is a feature seen in extradural hemorrhage.Head Trauma - Unconsciousness, Consciousness & finally unconsciousness, death
sciq
sciq_01_02679
What is the term for a symbiotic relationship in which the parasite benefits while the host is harmed?
[ "parasitism", "pathology", "infection", "reciprocity" ]
A
Parasitism is a symbiotic relationship in which one species (the parasite ) benefits while the other species (the host ) is harmed. Many species of animals are parasites, at least during some stage of their life. Most species are also hosts to one or more parasites.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04086
Steatorrhoea with increased triglycerides seen in deficiency of: (PGI Dec 2006)
[ "Pancreatic lipase", "Serum lipase", "Lipoprotein lipase", "Acetyl CoA carboxylase" ]
C
Ans; C (Lipoprotein lipase deficiency) Lipoprotein lipase deficiency' leads to hypertriglyceridemia and hyperchyiomicronemia.Hypertriglyceridemia can cause pancreatistis that leads to steatorrhea.Familial Chylomi crone mia Syndrome (Type ) Hyperlipoproteinemia ; Lipoprotein Lipase and Apo C - II Deficiency) Harrison 17...
sciq
sciq_01_01335
Enzymes speed up the rate of a specific chemical reaction and is therefore known as what?
[ "protein catalysts", "biochemical catalysts", "characteristic catalysts", "genetic catalysts" ]
B
Enzymes are biochemical catalysts, which means that they speed up the rate of a specific chemical reaction. A process that might take weeks in the absence of an enzyme can occur in milliseconds if the proper enzyme is present. A generic enzyme-catalyzed reaction could be represented as follows:.
sciq
sciq_01_02515
What is produced when haploid gametes fuse in sexual reproduction?
[ "deformity", "isolated zygote", "diploid zygote", "cell cluster" ]
C
Fertilization of an egg cell by a sperm cell. In sexual reproduction, haploid gametes fuse to produce a diploid zygote.
sciq
sciq_01_11460
What is a renewable resource that can take thousand of years to form?
[ "sunlight", "water", "soil", "wind" ]
C
Soil is a renewable resource, but it can take thousands of years to form. That’s why people need to do what they can to prevent soil erosion.
math_qa
mathqa_03_03123
3 candidates in an election and received 1136 , 8236 and 11628 votes respectively . what % of the total votes did the winning candidate gotin that election ?
[ "40 %", "55.4 %", "57 %", "60 %" ]
B
"total number of votes polled = ( 1136 + 8236 + 11628 ) = 21000 so , required percentage = 11628 / 21000 * 100 = 55.4 % b"
sciq
sciq_01_07340
What type of motion only occurs when there is one force applied at the beginning of the trajectory after which there is no interference apart from gravity?
[ "thrust", "projectile", "velocity", "propellant" ]
B
projectile motion: A form of motion where a particle (called a projectile) is thrown obliquely near the earth's surface, & it moves along a curved path under the action of gravity. The path followed by a projectile motion is called its trajectory. Projectile motion only occurs when there is one force applied at the beg...
math_qa
mathqa_03_03413
how many hours are there in 660 minutes ?
[ "60 hours", "6 hours", "30 hours", "11 hours" ]
D
"solution : number of minutes in 1 hour = 60 minutes so just divide 660 by 60 660 ã · 60 = 11 , so there are 11 hours in 660 minutes option d"
openbookqa
obqa_02_01092
Producers in the food chain
[ "are self sufficient", "rely on predators", "struggle to survive", "decompose organisms" ]
A
a producer produces its own food
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03216
Characteristic of benign tumour of lung in x-ray is
[ "Nodule of 3.5 cm", "Spiculated margin", "Cavitation", "Popcorn calcification" ]
D
Popcorn or homogenous, concentric, Laminar calcification s/o benign lesion.