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medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00442
Case control study is an example of -
[ "Prospective study", "Retrospective study", "Combined retrospective and prospective study", "Study at one point of time" ]
B
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Retrospective study Case control studyo Case control study is a common first approach to test causal hypothesis.o Caseo Control--Case is an individual who has developed the disease.Is an individual who has not developed the disease but is otherwise comparable to case (e.g. age, sex, occupation, social...
sciq
sciq_01_04460
What is the term for chordates with a vertebral column and endoskeleton of cartilage and bone?
[ "insect", "am", "vertebrate", "mammel" ]
C
Vertebrates are chordates with a vertebral column and endoskeleton of cartilage and bone. Vertebrates also have several organ systems.
openbookqa
obqa_02_00695
To aid in keeping your outdoor animals warm in the winter
[ "put their shelters directly in the way of the wind", "put their shelters on top of cement", "attach thermal insulators to their shelters", "attach shingles to their shelters" ]
C
a thermal insulator slows the transfer of heat
math_qa
mathqa_03_01278
a no . when divided by 220 gives a remainder 43 , what remainder will beobtained by dividingthe same no . 17 ?
[ "2", "8", "9", "11" ]
B
"220 + 43 = 263 / 17 = 8 ( remainder ) b"
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01749
Which part of a bicycle BEST moves in a circle?
[ "Seat", "Frame", "Foot pedal", "Kickstand" ]
C
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_01589
Birds sometimes eat what?
[ "grass", "underground crawlers", "insecticide", "trees" ]
B
birds sometimes eat insects
math_qa
mathqa_03_04481
a special municipal payroll tax charges not tax on a payroll less than $ 250,000 and only 0.1 % on a company ’ s payroll above $ 250,000 . if belfried industries paid $ 200 in this special municipal payroll tax , then they must have had a payroll of
[ "$ 450,000", "$ 202,000", "$ 220,000", "$ 400,000" ]
A
"answer : a , ( with different approach ) : the 200 paid is 0.1 % of the additional amount above 250,000 . let it be x now 0.1 % of x = 200 therefore x = 200,000 total = 250,000 + x = 450,000"
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00634
What takes place as a light wave enters a denser medium?
[ "it is reflected", "it is absorbed", "it is refracted", "it is compressed" ]
C
null
math_qa
mathqa_03_04532
a train passes a station platform in 36 sec and a man standing on the platform in 21 sec . if the speed of the train is 54 km / hr . what is the length of the platform ?
[ "288", "225", "881", "1277" ]
B
"speed = 54 * 5 / 18 = 15 m / sec . length of the train = 15 * 21 = 315 m . let the length of the platform be x m . then , ( x + 315 ) / 36 = 15 = > x = 225 m . answer : b"
sciq
sciq_01_10549
Which infection of multicellular eukaryotes is usually limited to particular tissues?
[ "parasites", "digestive", "viral", "bacterial" ]
C
openbookqa
obqa_02_01036
A girl wants to help to protect the environment, so she decides to
[ "drive to work", "quit her job", "walk to work", "visit a friend" ]
C
An example of protecting the environment is reducing the amount of pollutants
sciq
sciq_01_05565
What type of equations allows calculation of the wavelength of any moving object?
[ "debroglie wave", "disc wave", "fluctuations wave", "develpoment wave" ]
A
The deBroglie wave equations allows calculation of the wavelength of any moving object.
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02695
Volcanic eruptions early in Earth's history are believed to be responsible for a large proportion of the matter now found in which Earth structure?
[ "mantle", "asthenosphere", "hydrosphere", "ozone layer" ]
C
null
math_qa
mathqa_03_00642
what is the sum of all the multiples of 10 between 0 and 100 ?
[ "500", "620", "550", "340" ]
C
"the multiples of 10 between 0 and 100 are 10 , 20 , 30 , 40 , 50 , 60 , 70 , 80 , 90 and 100 . if these are all added together , the result is 550 . final answer : c"
sciq
sciq_01_02250
What does the gizzard in birds contain that allows them to grind food?
[ "bile", "acid", "teeth", "swallowed stones" ]
D
The digestive system of birds is unique, with a gizzard that contains swallowed stones for grinding food. Birds do not have teeth. What do you think the stones do? They help them digest their food. Defining characteristics of modern birds also include:.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00210
Secular trend is best demonstrated by
[ "Line diagram", "Bar graph", "Stem leaf plot", "Box and whisker plot" ]
A
Ref:Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine 25th Ed
math_qa
mathqa_03_00294
find the number , difference between number and its 3 / 5 is 60 .
[ "150", "153", "154", "155" ]
A
"explanation : let the number = x , then , x - ( 3 / 5 ) x = 60 , = > ( 2 / 5 ) x = 60 = > 2 x = 60 * 5 , = > x = 150 answer : option a"
sciq
sciq_01_01193
Oncogenes are involved in the formation of what disease?
[ "cancer", "autoimmune disease", "heart disease", "colds" ]
A
Oncogenes are genes involved in cancer formation.
sciq
sciq_01_08258
What in science are very important so that we can compare experimental data from one lab to another and make sure we all are talking about the same thing?
[ "standard measurements", "available measurements", "uses measurements", "Conventional measurements" ]
A
Standardized measurements make it possible for people everywhere to get the same amount of something. Note the red and white labels on the gas pump above. These labels certify that the gas pump has been checked and is pumping an accurate gallon of gas. Standard measurements in science are very important so that we can ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02312
Immediate treatment for hyperkalemia with significant ECG changes?
[ "Calcium chloride", "Calcium hydroxide", "K+ Binding Resin Enema", "Calcium Carbonate" ]
A
Calcium increases threshold potential- restoring normal gradient between threshold potential and resting membrane potential (elevated abnormally in hyperkalemia) Calcium chloride - onset of action is < 5min and lasts about 30-60 min. Doses should be titrated with constant monitoring of ECG changes during administration...
sciq
sciq_01_07869
What are the two types of optical telescopes?
[ "reflecting and refracting", "reflecting and layering", "reflecting and recapitulating", "refracting and compound" ]
A
Optical telescopes are designed to collect visible light. The two types of optical telescopes are reflecting telescopes and refracting telescopes.
openbookqa
obqa_02_04672
If one is hitting ebony and ivory and making sound
[ "that is a kitchen utensil", "that is an instrument of pain", "that is a scientific instrument", "that is playing Chop sticks" ]
D
An example of playing a musical instrument is hitting the keys of a piano
sciq
sciq_01_05464
Different feeding "positions" in a food chain or web are associated with what kinds of levels?
[ "autotrophic", "heptic", "trophic", "benthic" ]
C
The different feeding positions in a food chain or web are called trophic levels.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01272
Most common testicular tumour of Childhood is
[ "Teratoma", "Seminoma", "Chorio Carcinoma", "Embryonal Ca" ]
D
Infantile embryonal carcinoma or endodermal sinus tumor or yolk sac tumor is the most common testicular tumor in infants and children up to 3 years of age.
sciq
sciq_01_08599
Hot material from near the sun’s center rises in which zone?
[ "radiative zone", "drifting zone", "convection zone", "thermosphere" ]
C
The convection zone surrounds the radiative zone. In the convection zone, hot material from near the Sun’s center rises. This material cools at the surface, and then plunges back downward. The material then receives more heat from the radiative zone.
sciq
sciq_01_05861
What type of light is composed of many rays having random polarization directions?
[ "reflected light", "polarized light", "diffracted light", "unpolarized light" ]
D
27.8 Polarization • Polarization is the attribute that wave oscillations have a definite direction relative to the direction of propagation of the wave. • EM waves are transverse waves that may be polarized. • The direction of polarization is defined to be the direction parallel to the electric field of the EM wave. • ...
sciq
sciq_01_03642
What kind of hormones are derived from cholesterol?
[ "germs", "synthesis", "steroid", "Antibiotic" ]
C
17.2 Hormones Hormones are derived from amino acids or lipids. Amine hormones originate from the amino acids tryptophan or tyrosine. Larger amino acid hormones include peptides and protein hormones. Steroid hormones are derived from cholesterol. Steroid hormones and thyroid hormone are lipid soluble. All other amino ac...
math_qa
mathqa_03_03366
a salesman sold twice as much pears in the afternoon than in the morning . if he sold 360 kilograms of pears that day , how many kilograms did he sell in the morning and how many in the afternoon ?
[ "560", "240", "329", "443" ]
B
"let x be the number of kilograms he sold in the morning . then in the afternoon he sold 2 xkilograms . so , the total is x + 2 x = 3 x this must be equal to 360 . 3 x = 360 x = 360 / 3 x = 120 therefore , the salesman sold 120 kg in the morning and 2 ⋅ 120 = 240 kg in the afternoon ."
openbookqa
obqa_02_00150
Whether a rainstorm, snow, or hail, humanity can find a way to escape it by
[ "restoring old city streets", "creating a protected space", "building a large community", "sheltering all the young" ]
B
shelter can protect humans from weather
sciq
sciq_01_11537
Laid on dry land by reptiles, amniotic eggs have what that prevents them from drying out?
[ "waterproof membranes", "oil coating", "double shells", "double yolks" ]
A
Loggerhead turtles spend most of their life in the ocean. Adult female loggerheads go ashore briefly to lay their eggs in the sand. Then they return to the water and leave the eggs to hatch on their own. Figure below shows baby loggerheads on a beach shortly after hatching. The baby turtles must make their way back to ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00907
Best indicator of protein quality is:
[ "Net protein utilization", "Digestibility coefficient", "Biological value", "Amino acid score" ]
A
The net protein utilization, or NPU, is the ratio of amino acid conveed to proteins to the ratio of amino acids supplied. It may be affected by the salvage of essential amino acids within the body, but is profoundly affected by the level of limiting amino acids within a foodstuff.This value can be determined by determi...
sciq
sciq_01_01886
What term is defined as a way of writing very large or small numbers that uses exponents?
[ "exponential notation", "scientific notation", "quadratic notation", "certain notation" ]
B
Quantities in science may be very large or very small. This usually requires many zeroes to the left or right of the decimal point. Such numbers can be hard to read and write accurately. That’s where scientific notation comes in. Scientific notation is a way of writing very large or small numbers that uses exponents. N...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02164
Genes for sex determination is:
[ "Shh", "SRY", "AZF", "HOX" ]
B
The SRY gene provides instructions for making a protein called the sex-determining region Y protein.  This protein is involved in male sexual development, which is usually determined by the chromosomes an individual has.
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01046
Research into the total amount of oil available for use around the world can affect what kind of human choice?
[ "where to retire", "how to travel to work", "what kind of coffee to drink", "whether to recycle glass and aluminum" ]
B
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04178
Significance of Adhesin in Pathogenesis-
[ "Motility", "Bacterial attachment", "Toxigenicity", "Bacterial division" ]
B
Adhesion: The initial event in the pathogenesis of many infections is the attachment of the bacteria to body surfaces. This attachment is not a chance event but a specific reaction between surface receptors on host cells and adhesion structures on the surface of bacteria. These adhesive structures are called Adhesins ....
sciq
sciq_01_08946
What term refers to a wall or partition that divides the heart into chambers?
[ "septum", "valve", "cysts", "cartilage" ]
A
Septa of the Heart The word septum is derived from the Latin for “something that encloses;” in this case, a septum (plural = septa) refers to a wall or partition that divides the heart into chambers. The septa are physical extensions of the myocardium lined with endocardium. Located between the two atria is the interat...
openbookqa
obqa_02_00719
Which would a carnivore eat?
[ "fiddleheads", "ramps", "dulse", "blobfish" ]
D
carnivores only eat animals
sciq
sciq_01_01654
Producing light without a high temperature is called?
[ "plasma", "effervescence", "luminescence", "fluorescence" ]
C
Producing light without a high temperature is called luminescence. Types of luminescence include fluorescence, electroluminescence, and bioluminescence.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00155
During starvation, which of the following is depleted first?
[ "Muscle glycogen", "Liver glycogen", "Adipose tissue", "Muscle proteins" ]
B
In the fasting state, as the concentration of glucose in the poal blood coming from the small intestine falls, insulin secretion decreases, and skeletal muscle and adipose tissue take up less glucose. The increase in secretion of glucagon by a cells of the pancreas inhibits glycogen synthetase and activates glycogen ph...
sciq
sciq_01_04299
Which system in the body exchanges gases with the outside air?
[ "digestive", "immune", "vascular", "respiratory" ]
D
The respiratory system is the body system that exchanges gases with the outside air. It brings air containing oxygen into the body for the cells. It also releases carbon dioxide from the cells into the air. This exchange of gases is called respiration.
sciq
sciq_01_04668
Photoautotrophs including (a) plants, (b) algae, and (c) cyanobacteria synthesize their organic compounds via photosynthesis using sunlight as this?
[ "heating source", "energy source", "light source4", "fuel source" ]
B
Figure 8.2 Photoautotrophs including (a) plants, (b) algae, and (c) cyanobacteria synthesize their organic compounds via photosynthesis using sunlight as an energy source. Cyanobacteria and planktonic algae can grow over enormous areas in water, at times completely covering the surface. In a (d) deep sea vent, chemoaut...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01302
Water is often put through a treatment system before it is used in homes as drinking water. Which is the most likely reason water is treated before people drink it?
[ "to remove harmful substances", "to add color", "to increase its supply", "to decrease its temperature" ]
A
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02255
ALVARADO score 2 defines:
[ "Temperature", "Leukocytosis", "Tenderness in left iliac fossa", "Migratory pain" ]
B
Leucocytosis has a score of 2 Alvarado Score Aka MANTRELS Score- Used for Appendicitis Manifestation Score Symptoms Migratory RIF pain Anorexia Nausea and vomiting 1 1 1 Signs Tenderness (RIF) Rebound tenderness Elevated temperature 2 1 1 Laboratory Leucocytosis Shift to left 2 1 Total 10 - Score of 9-10 - Ceain diagno...
sciq
sciq_01_08926
What is beneath the cerebrum and includes the thalamus and hypothalamus?
[ "diencephalon", "brain stem", "subvocalization", "rendalen" ]
A
Diencephalon The diencephalon is beneath the cerebrum and includes the thalamus and hypothalamus. In the somatic nervous system, the thalamus is an important relay for communication between the cerebrum and the rest of the nervous system. The hypothalamus has both somatic and autonomic functions. In addition, the hypot...
sciq
sciq_01_03156
What are liverworts with a flattened, ribbon-like body called?
[ "hepatic liverworts", "hornworts", "thallose liverworts", "kidney liverworts" ]
C
Jason Hollinger. Liverworts with a flattened, ribbon-like body are called thallose liverworts . CC BY 2.0.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03404
Fracture mandible occurs most commonly in
[ "Body", "Angle", "Condylar process", "Coronoid process" ]
C
Condylar fractures are most common fractures among the fractures of mandible. They are followed by in frequency of fractures of CABS Condylar process Angle Body Symphysis Caused by indirect trauma to the chin Ref: Dhingra 7e pg 207
sciq
sciq_01_04731
Both dna and rna are what type of acids?
[ "fatty acids", "proteins acids", "synthesize acids", "nucleic acids" ]
D
DNA and RNA are nucleic acids. DNA stores genetic information. RNA helps build proteins. Proteins, in turn, determine the structure and function of all your cells. Proteins consist of chains of amino acids. A protein’s structure and function depends on the sequence of its amino acids. Instructions for this sequence are...
openbookqa
obqa_02_04226
A thing which may be found at a special location for reusing materials is a
[ "fresh cat litter", "new brick house", "rusted aluminum tray", "old used wax" ]
C
aluminum is recyclable
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01405
About how much of Earth's surface is covered by oceans?
[ "less than 20%", "about 50%", "about 70%", "more than 90%" ]
C
null
sciq
sciq_01_09026
Vibrating electric and magnetic fields make up what kinds of waves?
[ "mechanical", "eletrical", "electromagnetic", "seismic" ]
C
What do these two photos have in common? They both represent electromagnetic waves. These are waves that consist of vibrating electric and magnetic fields. They transmit energy through matter or across space. Some electromagnetic waves are generally harmless. The light we use to see is a good example. Other electromagn...
sciq
sciq_01_11584
The cells of the blastocyst form an inner cell mass called the what?
[ "blastocyst", "xerophyte", "chloroplast", "embryoblast" ]
D
The cells of the blastocyst form an inner cell mass and an outer cell layer, as shown in Figure below . The inner cell mass is called the embryoblast. These cells will soon develop into an embryo. The outer cell layer is called the trophoblast. These cells will develop into other structures needed to support and nouris...
openbookqa
obqa_02_04332
Living things all require energy for what?
[ "dying", "observing", "staying perky", "decaying" ]
C
living things all require energy for survival
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00253
Tear drop sign is seen in ?
[ "Fracture zygomatic arch", "Fracture maxilla", "Fracture mandible", "Blow out fracture" ]
D
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Blow out fracture Fractures of the floor of the orbit Zygomatic fracture and Le fo II maxillary fractures are always accompanied by fractures of orbital floor. Isolated fractures of orbital floor, when a large blunt object strikes the globe, are called "blow out fractures". Clinical features Ecchymosi...
math_qa
mathqa_03_02030
a train after traveling for 50 km meets with an accident and then proceeds at 3 / 4 of its former speed and arrives at its destination 35 minutes late . had the accident occurred 24 km farther , it would have reached the destination only 25 minutes late . what is the speed t of the train .
[ "a", "b", "c", "d" ]
C
"let y be the balance distance to be covered and x be the former speed . a train after traveling for 50 km meets with an accident and then proceeds at 3 / 4 of its former speed and arrives at its destination 35 minutes late so , y / ( 3 x / 4 ) - y / x = 35 / 60 4 y / 3 x - y / x = 7 / 12 y / x ( 4 / 3 - 1 ) = 7 / 12 y...
math_qa
mathqa_03_00348
a pharmaceutical company received $ 3 million in royalties on the first $ 20 million in sales of and then $ 9 million in royalties on the next $ 108 million in sales . by approximately what percentage did the ratio of royalties to sales decrease from the first $ 20 million in sales to the next $ 104 million in sales ?
[ "8 %", "15 %", "45 %", "42 %" ]
D
"( 9 / 104 ) / ( 3 / 20 ) = 30 / 54 = 57,6 % it means that 9 / 108 represents only 57,6 % . therefore a decrease of 42 % . answer d"
sciq
sciq_01_10634
What was the first antiseptic called?
[ "phenol", "gasoline", "acid", "chlorine" ]
A
objects such as furniture or floors). The first widely used antiseptic was phenol. Joseph Lister used it for antiseptic surgery in 1867. Phenol is toxic to humans, however, and can cause severe burns when applied to the skin. In the bloodstream, it is a systemic poison—that is, one that is carried to and affects all pa...
math_qa
mathqa_03_04668
if ( 1 / 2 ) ^ 25 ( 1 / 81 ) ^ k = 1 / 18 ^ 25 , then k =
[ "8", "12.5", "16", "24" ]
B
"i ' m going to focus on denominator only . . ( 2 ^ 25 ) . ( ( 3 ^ 4 ) ^ k = 18 ^ 25 ( 2 ^ 25 ) . ( ( 3 ^ 4 k ) = ( 2 . 3 ^ 2 ) ^ 25 ( 2 ^ 25 ) . ( ( 3 ^ 4 k ) = ( 2 ^ 25 ) . ( 3 ^ 2 ) ^ 25 hence 4 k = 50 k = 12,5 answer b i hope it ' s quite clear"
math_qa
mathqa_03_02708
a fifth of arun â € ™ s marks in mathematics exceed a third of his marks in english by 20 . if he got 260 marks in two subjects together how many marks did he got in english ?
[ "12080", "18060", "20060", "20040" ]
C
let arun â € ™ s marks in mathematics and english be x and y then ( 1 / 5 ) x - ( 1 / 3 ) y = 20 3 x - 5 y = 300 â € ¦ â € ¦ > ( 1 ) x + y = 260 â € ¦ â € ¦ . > ( 2 ) solving ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) x = 200 and y = 60 answer is c .
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00684
When buried sediments are subjected to pressure, the mineral grains are squeezed together. What is the result of this action?
[ "volcanoes", "earthquakes", "new rock is formed", "layers rise to the surface" ]
C
null
sciq
sciq_01_10535
Animals can not produce their own food making them _________.
[ "autotrophs", "heterotrophs", "omnivores", "photoreliant" ]
B
Animals are a kingdom of multicellular eukaryotes. They cannot make their own food. Instead, they get nutrients by eating other living things. Therefore, animals are heterotrophs .
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01180
Which property of air does a barometer measure?
[ "speed", "pressure", "humidity", "temperature" ]
B
null
sciq
sciq_01_07700
What part of an atom is electrically neutral?
[ "electrons", "protons", "newtons", "neutrons" ]
D
An atom’s protons and electrons carry electrical charges. Protons, with their positive charge, are designated p+. Electrons, which have a negative charge, are designated e–. An atom’s neutrons have no charge: they are electrically neutral. Just as a magnet sticks to a steel refrigerator because their opposite charges a...
openbookqa
obqa_02_03778
Which of these might use plants for an energy source
[ "television", "station wagon", "toy car", "action figure" ]
B
plants are a source of biofuel
math_qa
mathqa_03_03204
the size of a television screen is given as the length of the screen ' s diagonal . if the screens were flat , then the area of a square 18 - inch screen would be how many square inches greater than the area of a square 16 - inch screen ?
[ "2'", "4'", "34'", "38'" ]
C
pythogoras will help here ! let the sides be x and diagonal be d then d ^ 2 = 2 x ^ 2 and area = x ^ 2 now plug in the given diagonal values to find x values and then subtract the areas ans will be 18 ^ 2 / 2 - 16 ^ 2 / 2 = 68 / 2 = 34 ans c .
sciq
sciq_01_06555
What is a controlled scientific study of specific variables called?
[ "experiment", "practicum", "variation", "example" ]
A
An experiment is a controlled scientific study of specific variables. A variable is a factor that can take on different values.
math_qa
mathqa_03_02460
a certain bus driver is paid a regular rate of $ 14 per hour for any number of hours that does not exceed 40 hours per week . for any overtime hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week , the bus driver is paid a rate that is 75 % higher than his regular rate . if last week the bus driver earned $ 998 in total compens...
[ "54", "51", "58", "55" ]
C
"for 40 hrs = 40 * 14 = 560 excess = 998 - 560 = 438 for extra hours = . 75 ( 14 ) = 10.5 + 14 = 24.5 number of extra hrs = 438 / 24.5 = 17.8 = 18 approx . total hrs = 40 + 18 = 58 answer c"
sciq
sciq_01_07755
What type of creature is noted for having its eyes at the tips of stalks or tentacles that emerge from its head?
[ "corals", "gastropods", "arthropods", "arachnids" ]
B
sciq
sciq_01_04194
What term is used to describe organelles that are found only in animal cells?
[ "anticlines", "acids", "centrioles", "fibrils" ]
C
Centrioles are organelles that are found only in animal cells. They are located near the nucleus. They help organize the DNA in the nucleus before cell division takes place. They ensure that the DNA divides correctly when the cell divides.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00077
A highest level of zinc is found in?
[ "Prostate", "Skin", "Hair", "Bone" ]
A
ANSWER: (A) ProstateREF: Trace element analysis in biological specimens by R. F. M. Herber, Markus Stoeppler page 551TissueMean concentration of ZincAdrenal43.2Bone94Brain39Heart87Skin25Prostate243Muscle200Liver169Kidney188
sciq
sciq_01_00010
Zinc is more easily oxidized than iron because zinc has a lower reduction potential. since zinc has a lower reduction potential, it is a more what?
[ "Trap metal", "much metal", "usually metal", "active metal" ]
D
One way to keep iron from corroding is to keep it painted. The layer of paint prevents the water and oxygen necessary for rust formation from coming into contact with the iron. As long as the paint remains intact, the iron is protected from corrosion. Other strategies include alloying the iron with other metals. For ex...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00390
Which of the following is a property of CO2 gas?
[ "It feels like a rock.", "It smells like a lemon.", "It is colorless.", "It is hard." ]
C
null
math_qa
mathqa_03_03550
a , band c can do a piece of work in 11 days , 5 days and 55 days respectively , working alone . how soon can the work be done if a is assisted by band c on alternate days ?
[ "5 days", "8 days", "9 days", "10 days" ]
A
( a + b ) ' s 1 day ' s work = 1 / 11 + 1 / 5 = 16 / 55 ( a + c ) ' s 1 day ' s work = 1 / 11 + 1 / 55 = 6 / 55 work done in 2 day ' s = 16 / 55 + 6 / 55 = 2 / 5 2 / 5 th work done in 2 days work done = 5 / 2 * 2 = 5 days answer : a
sciq
sciq_01_06943
Many ionic compounds with relatively large cations and a 1:1 cation:anion ratio have this structure, which is called the what?
[ "cesium chloride structure", "analogous structure", "hydrocarbon structure", "boron chloride structure" ]
A
Common Structures of Binary Compounds As shown in part (a) in Figure 12.8 "Holes in Cubic Lattices", a simple cubic lattice of anions contains only one kind of hole, located in the center of the unit cell. Because this hole is equidistant from all eight atoms at the corners of the unit cell, it is called acubic hole. A...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01394
A student is visiting a local limestone quarry and finds fossils of seashells. The quarry is located hundreds of miles from the ocean. The fossils best indicate that
[ "this area was once below sea level.", "global temperature changed over time.", "erosion took place after a flood.", "volcanic activity affected the area." ]
A
null
math_qa
mathqa_03_00422
on a sum of money , the s . i . for 2 years is $ 660 , while the c . i . is $ 693 , the rate of interest being the same in both the cases . the rate of interest is ?
[ "10 %", "32 %", "72 %", "14 %" ]
A
"difference in c . i . and s . i for 2 years = $ 693 - $ 660 = $ 33 s . i for one year = $ 330 s . i . on $ 330 for 1 year = $ 33 rate = ( 100 * 33 ) / ( 330 ) = 10 % the answer is a ."
math_qa
mathqa_03_02577
in a sample of 800 high school students in which all students are either freshmen , sophomores , juniors , or seniors , 26 percent are juniors and 75 percent are not sophomores . if there are 160 seniors , how many more freshmen than sophomores are there among the sample of students ?
[ "32", "40", "48", "54" ]
A
"200 are sophomores . the number of freshmen is 600 - 160 - 0.26 ( 800 ) = 232 the answer is a ."
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04992
Rain drop appearance is seen in which poisoning:
[ "Arsenic", "Lead", "Mg", "Tin" ]
A
Ans. (a) ArsenicRef: The Essentials ofFSM by K.S. Narayan Reddy 31st ed. / 501-502Arsenic Poisoning Features* It is the most commonly used homicidal poison.* Presents with Haemorrhagic gastroenteritis and necrosis of intestinal mucosa.* It mimics Cholera NOT tetanus (Strychinine mimics tetanus).* Diarrhea accompanied b...
sciq
sciq_01_01049
What system, which includes the skin, plays important roles in protection, sensing stimuli and thermoregulation?
[ "integumentary system", "teleporters system", "pectins system", "digestive system" ]
A
5.3 Functions of the Integumentary System The skin plays important roles in protection, sensing stimuli, thermoregulation, and vitamin D synthesis. It is the first layer of defense to prevent dehydration, infection, and injury to the rest of the body. Sweat glands in the skin allow the skin surface to cool when the bod...
sciq
sciq_01_06800
In what part of the body do escherichia coli bacteria live?
[ "your intestines", "your brain", "your urethra", "your kidneys" ]
A
There are many different types of symbiotic interactions between organisms. Clockwise from top left: Escherichia coli bacteria live inside your intestines in a mutualistic relationship: the bacteria produce Vitamin K for you, and they get their food from what you eat. Clownfish that live among the tentacles of sea anem...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00557
When too much salt is detected in the bloodstream, the brain secretes a hormone that helps the body retain water by reducing the amount of urine produced. This is an example of
[ "a feedback loop.", "an acquired trait.", "a balanced ecosystem.", "a symbiotic relationship." ]
A
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ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02808
The water cycle describes the movement of the water of Earth. About 96% of the water of Earth is the salt water found in the oceans while the remaining 4% is fresh water. Where would the majority of the freshwater on Earth be found?
[ "groundwater and aquifers", "swamps and wetlands", "ice caps and glaciers", "lakes and rivers" ]
C
null
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00194
The nervous system is composed of cells, tissues, and organs. Which is a cell of the nervous system?
[ "brain", "spinal cord", "ganglion", "neuron" ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_08075
The process in which dna is copied is called what?
[ "dna duplication", "dna splicing", "dna replication", "dna transfer" ]
C
The process in which DNA is copied is called DNA replication . You can see how it happens in Figure below . An enzyme breaks the bonds between the two DNA strands. Another enzyme pairs new, complementary nucleotides with those in the original chains. Two daughter DNA molecules form. Each contains one new chain and one ...
sciq
sciq_01_03282
What can carry nerve impulses from tissues and organs to the spinal cord and brain?
[ "sensory neurons", "respiratory neurons", "healthy neurons", "motor neurons" ]
A
Sensory neurons carry nerve impulses from tissues and organs to the spinal cord and brain.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00839
Mother friendly childbirth initiative was launched in
[ "USA", "Britain", "Australia", "India" ]
A
BBFHI: Description: To improve care throughout the childbearing continuum in order to save lives, prevent illness and harm from the overuse of obstetric technologies, and promote health for mothers and babies around the world Launched: 1996, USA 10 Steps of MFCI: Step 1: Treat every woman with respect and dignity, prov...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01385
Which object is the best conductor of electricity?
[ "metal fork", "rubber boot", "plastic spoon", "wooden bat" ]
A
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_04608
Gravity lessens as you go
[ "alongside a friendly black hole", "away from a planet", "closer to a planet", "closer to the sun" ]
B
as distance from an object decreases , the the pull of gravity on that object increases
sciq
sciq_01_04458
The process by which leaves collect sunlight and make food is called this?
[ "glycolysis", "budding", "pollination", "photosynthesis" ]
D
The primary function of leaves is to collect sunlight and make food by photosynthesis.
openbookqa
obqa_02_04350
A seismometer would be ineffective
[ "on dry land", "on a star", "on the coast", "on a continent" ]
B
a seismometer is used to measure the strength or magnitude of an earthquake
math_qa
mathqa_03_02525
sam invested rs . 8000 @ 10 % per annum for one year . if the interest is compounded half - yearly , then the amount received by sam at the end of the year will be ?
[ "3200.0", "11520.0", "8820.0", "7354.0" ]
C
"p = rs . 8000 ; r = 10 % p . a . = 5 % per half - year ; t = 1 year = 2 half - year amount = [ 8000 * ( 1 + 5 / 100 ) 2 ] = ( 8000 * 21 / 20 * 21 / 20 ) = rs . 8820.00 answer : c"
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00402
Which of the following describes asexual reproduction?
[ "the process of meiosis in a fruit fly", "fertilization of a chicken egg", "binary fission in an amoeba", "the process of embryo development in a mouse" ]
C
null
math_qa
mathqa_03_00010
if the price of a certain computer increased 30 percent from d dollars to 338 dollars , then 2 d =
[ "540", "520", "619", "649" ]
B
"before price increase price = d after 30 % price increase price = d + ( 30 / 100 ) * d = 1.3 d = 338 ( given ) i . e . d = 338 / 1.3 = $ 260 i . e . 2 d = 2 * 260 = 520 answer : option b"
sciq
sciq_01_03001
Concentration of what, the substance left behind when ocean water evaporates, is about 3.5 percent?
[ "quartz", "salts", "hydrogen", "sugar" ]
B
Dissolved mineral salts wash into the ocean. As ocean water evaporates, it leaves the salts behind. This makes the water saltier. Ocean water is about 3.5 percent salts. The main salt is sodium chloride.
math_qa
mathqa_03_01303
if price of t . v set is reduced by 10 % , then its sale increases by 85 % , find net effect on sale value
[ "44", "45", "46", "67" ]
D
- a + b + ( ( - a ) ( b ) / 100 ) = - 10 + 85 + ( - 10 * 85 ) / 100 = - 10 + 85 - 8.5 = 67 answer : d
sciq
sciq_01_01959
Vertebrates have evolved more complex digestive systems, with some species having multi-chambered types of what organ?
[ "stomach", "respiratory", "heart", "skin" ]
A
Vertebrate Digestive Systems Vertebrates have evolved more complex digestive systems to adapt to their dietary needs. Some animals have a single stomach, while others have multi-chambered stomachs. Birds have developed a digestive system adapted to eating unmasticated food. Monogastric: Single-chambered Stomach As the ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00245
The most definitive method for laboratory diagnosis of poliomyelitis are A/E ?
[ "Virus isolation from blood", "Virus isolation from CSF", "Virus isolation from faeces or throat", "Serological diagnosis" ]
D
Ans. is di.e., Serological diagnosis Lab diagnosis of polio . 67rus isolation in tissue culture is the best method for specific diagnosis. . Specimens Blood, CSF, Throat swab, Feces . Primary monkey kidney cultures are used. Serodiagnosis is less often employed.
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01320
What season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing when it is tilted directly toward the Sun?
[ "fall", "winter", "spring", "summer" ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_08189
When the air temperature reaches the dew point, water vapor starts to do what?
[ "dissipate", "germinate", "condense", "evaporate" ]
C
A: When air temperature reaches the dew point, water vapor starts condensing. It may form dew (as on the spider web in the opening image), clouds, or fog. Dew forms on solid objects on the ground. Clouds form on tiny particles in the air high above the ground. Fog is a cloud that forms on tiny particles in the air clos...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03898
Which of the following techniques use piezoelectric crystals -
[ "Ultrasonography", "X-ray diffraction", "NMR imaging", "Xeroradiography" ]
A
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Ultrasonography o Ultrasonography is based on piezoelectric effect.o MRI is based on gyeromagneticproperty of proton (H+).Ultrasonography (USG) / Ultrasoundo USG is performed with the pulse-echo technique. By the virtue of piezoelectric effect in the ultrasound probe (or transducer), electric energy i...
openbookqa
obqa_02_00789
The instance of which of the following colliding and causing death is considered to happen?
[ "Trees", "Buildings", "Animals", "Electronics" ]
B
buildings collapsing often cause death