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sciq
sciq_01_05385
Most members of the animal kingdom have differentiated tissues of four main classes—nervous, muscular, connective, and this?
[ "neural", "digestive", "crystalline", "epithelial" ]
D
ingest their food and usually develop into motile creatures with a fixed body plan. Most members of the animal kingdom have differentiated tissues of four main classes—nervous, muscular, connective, and epithelial—that are specialized to perform different functions. Most animals reproduce sexually, leading to a develop...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03725
Which is not a DNA virus -
[ "Parvovirus", "Papovavirus", "Poxvirus", "Rhabdovirus" ]
D
. Ans. is 'd' i.e., Rhabdovirus DNA viruses PoxviridaeVariola, vaccinia, cowpox, monkeypox, tanapox, molluscum contagiosum HerpesviridaeHSV-1, HSV-2, varicella-zoster. EBV, C'MV, HTLV-1 AdenovirideAdenovirus ParvoviridaeParv ovirus. Adenosatellovirus, Densovirus PapovaviridaePapilloma virus (HPV). Polyomaviras Hepadnav...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01183
Which type of organism is the best at fixing nitrogen?
[ "bacteria", "fungi", "protists", "animals" ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_11302
A problem with using food chains to describe ecosystems is that some organisms can feed on or be consumed by species from more than one of what level?
[ "trophic level", "pH level", "biome level", "habitat level" ]
A
There is a one problem when using food chains to accurately describe most ecosystems. Even when all organisms are grouped into appropriate trophic levels, some of these organisms can feed on species from more than one trophic level; likewise, some of these organisms can be eaten by species from multiple trophic levels....
openbookqa
obqa_02_01774
Plateaus are typically
[ "Where dogs live", "frequented by lightening", "Have more rivers", "Where cats live" ]
B
a plateau is formed by a buildup of cooled lava
sciq
sciq_01_08838
Unlike amphibians, reptiles do not have what stage?
[ "larval", "adult", "egg", "reproductive" ]
A
Unlike amphibians, reptiles do not have a larval stage. Instead, newly hatched reptiles look like smaller versions of the adults. They are able to move about on their own, but they are vulnerable to predators. Even so, most reptile parents provide no care to their hatchlings. In fact, most reptiles don’t even take care...
math_qa
mathqa_03_02858
the ratio of buses to cars on river road is 1 to 17 . if there are 80 fewer buses than cars on river road , how many cars are on river road ?
[ "40", "85", "60", "30" ]
B
b / c = 1 / 17 c - b = 80 . . . . . . . . . > b = c - 80 ( c - 80 ) / c = 1 / 17 testing answers . clearly eliminate acde put c = 85 . . . . . . . . . > ( 85 - 80 ) / 85 = 5 / 85 = 1 / 17 answer : b
sciq
sciq_01_02832
Many cancers, as well as autism, are thought to have what component, which is certainly a factor in asthma?
[ "critical", "emotional", "environmental", "ecological" ]
C
Does everyone who smokes develop lung cancer? No, of course not. Is it possible to get lung cancer without smoking? Sadly, yes it is. That's not to say there is no relationship between the two: smoking is still the leading cause of lung cancer. But it does suggest that a person's genetic background has a role in this p...
sciq
sciq_01_02490
What is tube-shaped and brings urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder?
[ "gametophytes", "fallopian tube", "ureters", "vas deferens" ]
C
Ureters are tube-shaped and bring urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.
openbookqa
obqa_02_03951
What does the earth orbit that causes the seasons to change?
[ "plasma star", "venus", "saturn", "mercury" ]
A
seasonal changes are made in response to changes in the environment
sciq
sciq_01_01943
What is a group of organs that work together to do the same job?
[ "an organ assembly", "an organ system", "an organ colony", "an organ battery" ]
B
Organs may be organized into organ systems. An organ system is a group of organs that work together to do the same job. For example, the heart is part of the cardiovascular system. This system also includes blood vessels and blood. The job of the cardiovascular system is to transport substances in blood to and from cel...
sciq
sciq_01_04419
Because action potentials are so brief, a neuron can produce hundreds per what?
[ "lifetime", "day", "second", "minute" ]
C
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01928
Which pair together could cause a rainbow?
[ "Fog and clouds", "Rain and snow", "Clouds and ice", "Sunshine and rain" ]
D
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_01837
The planet got warmer and warmer, and now the atmosphere is warm as well with the greenhouse effect
[ "holding elements near", "locking acid in", "locking in dogs", "gassing in carton" ]
A
the greenhouse effect is when carbon in the air heats a planet 's atmosphere
math_qa
mathqa_03_03586
if the wheel is 14 cm then the number of revolutions to cover a distance of 1056 cm is ?
[ "17", "19", "17", "12" ]
D
"2 * 22 / 7 * 14 * x = 1056 = > x = 12 answer : d"
math_qa
mathqa_03_01686
due to construction , the speed limit along an 9 - mile section of highway is reduced from 45 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour . approximately how many minutes more will it take to travel along this section of highway at the new speed limit than it would have taken at the old speed limit ?
[ "a", "b", "c", "d" ]
B
"old time in minutes to cross 9 miles stretch = 9 * 60 / 45 = 9 * 4 / 3 = 12 new time in minutes to cross 9 miles stretch = 9 * 60 / 35 = 9 * 12 / 7 = 15.42 time difference = 3.42 ans : b"
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02171
A brief 30-point questionnaire test is done for
[ "Peabody Individual Achievement Test", "Mini-mental state examination", "Stanford-Binet Test", "Wide-Range Achievement Test" ]
B
(B) Mini-mental state examination # Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) or Folstein test is a brief 30-point questionnaire test that is used to screen for cognitive impairment. It is commonly used in medicine to screen for dementia. It is also used to estimate the severity of cognitive impairment at a given point in t...
sciq
sciq_01_06100
What process would be impossible without some variation in the inherited traits of organisms within a species?
[ "environmental selection", "natural selection", "darwin's selection", "characteristic selection" ]
B
There is some variation in the inherited traits of organisms within a species. Without this variation, natural selection would not be possible.
openbookqa
obqa_02_01044
A screw will increase in temperature when set in the sun's path, why?
[ "heating element", "building device", "conduction", "convection" ]
C
if an object is exposed to a source of heat then that conductor may become hot
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01755
What would be the best source to find information about DNA testing?
[ "local newspaper", "TV news report", "scientific journals", "world almanac" ]
C
null
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01458
Jenny measures the outside temperature as 16 degrees Celsius (°C), 61 degrees Fahrenheit (°F). She observes precipitation falling from the clouds in a solid form. What type of precipitation is Jenny most likely observing?
[ "hail", "rain", "sleet", "snow" ]
A
null
math_qa
mathqa_03_03041
a , b and c are partners . a receives 2 / 3 of profits , b and c dividing the remainder equally . a ' s income is increased by rs . 400 when the rate to profit rises from 5 to 7 percent . find the capital of b ?
[ "3999", "7799", "2500", "5000" ]
D
"a : b : c = 2 / 3 : 1 / 6 : 1 / 6 = 4 : 1 : 1 x * 2 / 100 * 2 / 3 = 400 b capital = 30000 * 1 / 6 = 5000 . answer : d"
sciq
sciq_01_09335
Most enzymes are classified as what?
[ "proteins", "lipids", "hormones", "acids" ]
A
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01514
Tyrosine enters gluconeogenesis by forming which substrate
[ "Succinyl CoA", "Alpha - ketoglutarate", "Fumarate", "Citrate" ]
C
Sources of Gluconeogenesis uGluconeogenesis is the process by which glucose molecules are produced from non-carbohydrate precursors. uNon carbohydrate precursors include lactate, glucogenic amino acids, glycerol pa of fat and propionyl CoA derived from odd chain fatty acids. DM Vasudevan , Textbook of Biochemistry for ...
math_qa
mathqa_03_02583
bruce purchased 8 kg of grapes at the rate of 70 per kg and 8 kg of mangoes at the rate of 55 per kg . how much amount did he pay to the shopkeeper ?
[ "a", "b", "c", "d" ]
C
"cost of 8 kg grapes = 70 × 8 = 560 . cost of 8 kg of mangoes = 55 × 8 = 440 . total cost he has to pay = 560 + 440 = 1000 c"
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03319
Dripping Candle Wax lesion on spine is seen in-
[ "Metastasis", "TB spine", "Osteopetrosis", "Melorheostosis" ]
D
*Melorheostosis, also known as Leri disease, is an uncommon mesenchymal dysplasia manifesting as regions of sclerosing bone with a characteristic dripping wax appearance or flowing candle wax appearance. REF:Bansal A.The dripping candle wax sign. Radiology. 2008;246(2):638-40
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04230
Which of the following diuretics decreases the renal lithium clearance?
[ "Acetazolamide", "Mannitol", "Furosemide", "Spironolactone" ]
C
Ref: KDT 8TH ED. Loop diuretics and thiazides cause NA+ loss in the nephron, this leads to compensatory increase in reabsorption of Na+ and Li+ in the proximal tubules.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04227
Councilman bodies are formed due to process of
[ "Necrosis", "Cirrhosis", "Apoptosis", "Necroptosis" ]
C
The councilman bodies are formed due to process of apoptosis in viral hepatitis.Important pathological process associated with apoptosis:* Tumors exposed to chemotherapeutic agents* Graft versus host disease* Rejection episodes* Depletion of CD4 cells in AIDS* Prostatic atrophy after orchidectomy* Alzheimer's disease* ...
openbookqa
obqa_02_02873
Toggling a light switch on
[ "completes a circuit", "makes black holes", "opens a circuit", "breeds contempt" ]
A
when electricity flows to a light bulb , the light bulb will come on
sciq
sciq_01_11258
Rise divided by run is called what?
[ "hill", "mound", "slope", "steep" ]
C
Carrying this one step further, we note that the slope of a velocity versus time graph is acceleration. Slope is rise divided by run; on a v vs. t graph, rise = change in velocity Δv and run = change in time Δt . The Slope of v vs. t The slope of a graph of velocity.
sciq
sciq_01_00714
What distinctive dna shape forms when the two nucleotide chains wrap around the same axis?
[ "chain helix", "double spiral", "single spiral", "double helix" ]
D
Simple Model of DNA. In this simple model of DNA, each line represents a nucleotide chain. The double helix shape forms when the two chains wrap around the same axis.
openbookqa
obqa_02_00298
What is an example of reproduction occurring in adulthood?
[ "humans are unable to reproduce until they are legal adults", "eggs are unable to be fertilized before they are dropped", "dogs are unable to have puppies until they are two years old", "cats are unable to produce offspring until they are sexually mature" ]
D
reproduction occurs during adulthood
sciq
sciq_01_01134
What speeds up the reactions of chemical digestion?
[ "electrical enzymes", "digestive enzymes", "protein catalysts", "stomach acids" ]
B
Chemical digestion could not take place without the help of digestive enzymes and other substances secreted into the GI tract. An enzyme is a protein that speeds up a biochemical reaction. Digestive enzymes speed up the reactions of chemical digestion. Table below lists a few digestive enzymes, the organs that produce ...
openbookqa
obqa_02_01491
Above a stove, where a pot of water boils, is a hood. The steam from the pot rises to the hood and
[ "gathers up", "burns up dry", "freezes solid", "makes zero sense" ]
A
beads of water are formed by water vapor condensing
sciq
sciq_01_10706
What is the name for creatures such as bears and humans that eat both consumers and producers?
[ "paleo diet", "insectivores", "omnivores", "carnivorous" ]
C
Omnivores eat both producers and consumers. Most people are omnivores, since they eat fruits, vegetables, and grains from plants, and also meat and dairy products from animals. Dogs, bears, and raccoons are also omnivores.
sciq
sciq_01_07580
In which organ are bile acids made
[ "spleen", "kidney", "liver", "gall bladder" ]
C
Bile salts are bile acids that help to break down fat. Bile acids are made in the liver. When you eat a meal, bile is secreted into the intestine, where it breaks down the fats ( Figure below ).
openbookqa
obqa_02_04129
Which is a source of kinetic energy?
[ "Endurance", "Motion", "Velocity", "Speed" ]
B
motion is a source of kinetic energy in an object
sciq
sciq_01_11041
Makemake and pluto are classified as what type of celestial object?
[ "nebula", "gas giants", "dwarf planets", "black holes" ]
C
Makemake is the third-largest and second-brightest dwarf planet we have discovered so far ( Figure below ). Makemake is only 75 percent the size of Pluto. Its diameter is between 1300 and 1900 kilometers. The name comes from the mythology of the Eastern Islanders. Makemake was the god that created humanity. At a distan...
math_qa
mathqa_03_01960
a scale 7 ft . 6 inches long is divided into 5 equal parts . find the length of each part .
[ "20 inches", "77 inches", "66 inches", "18 inches" ]
D
"explanation : total length of scale in inches = ( 7 * 12 ) + 6 = 90 inches length of each of the 5 parts = 90 / 5 = 18 inches answer : d"
sciq
sciq_01_05572
Carbon-14 dating is a method of what kind of dating?
[ "radiometric", "metamorphic", "orbital", "stratigraphy" ]
A
The best-known method of radiometric dating is carbon-14 dating . A living thing takes in carbon-14 (along with stable carbon-12). As the carbon-14 decays, it is replaced with more carbon-14. After the organism dies, it stops taking in carbon. That includes carbon-14. The carbon-14 that is in its body continues to deca...
openbookqa
obqa_02_01806
Electricity causes less pollution than what?
[ "sound", "car propellant", "water", "sunlight" ]
B
electricity causes less pollution than gasoline
sciq
sciq_01_09287
What are the only organisms that can decompose wood?
[ "protists", "fossil", "fungi", "bacteria" ]
C
Saprotrophs are the final step in decomposition. They feed on any remaining organic matter that is left after other decomposers do their work. Saprotrophs include fungi and single-celled protozoa. Fungi are the only organisms that can decompose wood.
openbookqa
obqa_02_04310
In humans, bacteria can help digest what?
[ "plastics", "nutriment", "copper", "stones" ]
B
bacteria can help digest food in humans
sciq
sciq_01_10696
What is the most familiar fibrous protein found in your body?
[ "Actin", "keratin", "Collagen", "cellulose" ]
B
Intermediate filaments have no role in cell movement. Their function is purely structural. They bear tension, thus maintaining the shape of the cell, and anchor the nucleus and other organelles in place. Figure 4.22 shows how intermediate filaments create a supportive scaffolding inside the cell. The intermediate filam...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02620
Metal required for polymerization of insulin is:
[ "Copper", "Chromium", "Cobalt", "Zinc" ]
D
Ans. D. ZincInsulin is produced by b-cells of pancreas and consists of 51 amino acids. Chain A has 21 amino acids and chain B has 30 amino acids. Both are held together by two inter chain disulfide bridges. In the b-cells, insulin (also called proinsulin) combines with zinc to form complexes. It is stored in this form ...
sciq
sciq_01_01629
Because the solute is moving down the concentration gradient, and no input of energy is required, facilitated diffusion is considered what type of transport?
[ "active", "adaptive", "passive", "neutral" ]
C
Facilitated diffusion is the diffusion of solutes through integral membrane transport proteins. Facilitated diffusion is a type of passive transport . Even though facilitated diffusion involves transport proteins (and is essentially a transport process), it can still be considered passive transport because the solute i...
sciq
sciq_01_08637
Speciation, convergent evolution, and coevolution are types of what process?
[ "macroevolution", "systemic evolution", "microevolution", "devolution" ]
A
Macroevolution occurs when microevolution takes place over a long period of time. Types of macroevolution include speciation, convergent evolution, and coevolution.
sciq
sciq_01_10942
Having polar bonds may make a covalent compound what?
[ "negatively charged", "polar", "ionic", "neutral" ]
B
Having polar bonds may make a covalent compound polar. A polar compound is one in which there is a slight difference in charge between opposite ends of the molecule. All polar compounds contain polar bonds. But having polar bonds does not necessarily result in a polar compound. It depends on how the atoms are arranged....
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00074
A student put 200 milliliters (mL) of water into a pot, sets the pot on a burner, and heats the water to boil. When the pot is taken off the burner, it contains only 180 milliliters (mL) of water. What happened to the rest of the water?
[ "It was used up.", "It condensed.", "It was absorbed by the heat.", "It turned into water vapor." ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_10433
Cnvs result from regions of what being duplicated or deleted inconsistently within the population?
[ "DNA", "genome", "genes", "cytoplasm" ]
B
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02994
Which of these describes water in a solid state?
[ "Vapor rising in the sky", "Hail during a storm", "Waves crashing on the seashore", "Rain falling from the clouds" ]
B
null
sciq
sciq_01_01186
What nerves attached to the brain are mainly responsible for motor and sensory functions?
[ "stimulation nerves", "somatic nerves", "cranial nerves", "autonomic nerves" ]
C
Cranial Nerves The nerves attached to the brain are the cranial nerves, which are primarily responsible for the sensory and motor functions of the head and neck (one of these nerves targets organs in the thoracic and abdominal cavities as part of the parasympathetic nervous system). There are twelve cranial nerves, whi...
openbookqa
obqa_02_03650
To positively impact an ecosystem
[ "smoke", "litter", "burn plastic", "sow seeds" ]
D
planting trees has a positive impact on an ecosystem
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03654
30-year-old presents with intractable vomiting and inability to eat or drink for the past 3 days. His blood glucose level is still normal. Which of the following is most impoant for the maintenance of Blood glucose in this patient:
[ "Liver", "Hea", "Skeletal muscle", "Lysosome" ]
A
Gluconeogenesis occurs in fasting & starvation and occurs mainly in the liver, So the answer is liver. Fasting is lack of food for 12-18 hours Starvation is lack of food for 1-3 days or longer Glycogen of liver can maintain blood glucose for 12-18 hours. After that period, liver gluconeogenesis is the main source of bl...
sciq
sciq_01_01828
The process where eroded material is dropped somewhere is called?
[ "diffusion", "deposition", "maturation", "diffusion" ]
B
Erosion and deposition are responsible for many landforms. Erosion is the transport of sediments. Agents of erosion include flowing water, waves, wind, ice, or gravity. Eroded material is eventually dropped somewhere else. This is called deposition .
sciq
sciq_01_02728
Shielding should be used when receiving x-rays to limit exposure to what potentially harmful form of energy?
[ "convection", "evaporation", "pollution", "radiation" ]
D
To physically limit radiation doses, we use shielding, increase the distance from a source, and limit the time of exposure. Figure 32.10 illustrates how these are used to protect both the patient and the dental technician when an x-ray is taken. Shielding absorbs radiation and can be provided by any material, including...
sciq
sciq_01_03483
How many valence electrons does nitrogen have?
[ "10", "5", "4", "3" ]
B
Nitrogen is a diatomic element with five valence electrons. Create a model of a molecule of nitrogen.
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01562
Which word best describes the speed of a cart that has a positive velocity and a negative acceleration?
[ "slow", "fast", "decreasing", "increasing" ]
C
null
sciq
sciq_01_03487
What term refers to the conditions of the atmosphere from day to day?
[ "climate", "temperture", "humidity", "weather" ]
D
Climate is the average weather in an area over a long period of time. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere from day to day. Climate is generally described in terms of temperature and moisture.
math_qa
mathqa_03_02215
after decreasing 24 % in the price of an article costs rs . 532 . find the actual cost of an article ?
[ "118", "677", "700", "2688" ]
C
"cp * ( 76 / 100 ) = 532 cp = 7 * 100 = > cp = 700 answer : c"
sciq
sciq_01_04201
What is the study of forces in equilibrium?
[ "law of inertia", "genomics", "statics", "law of conservation" ]
C
• Statics is the study of forces in equilibrium. • Two conditions must be met to achieve equilibrium, which is defined to be motion without linear or rotational acceleration. • The first condition necessary to achieve equilibrium is that the net external force on the system must be zero, so that net F = 0 .
openbookqa
obqa_02_00779
An animal needs what for for growing and repairing?
[ "calories from sustenance", "warm water", "reproduction actions", "hunters ammo" ]
A
an animal requires nutrients to grow and heal
math_qa
mathqa_03_00281
a train passes a station platform in 60 sec and a man standing on the platform in 20 sec . if the speed of the train is 54 km / hr . what is the length of the platform ?
[ "615 m", "420 m", "168 m", "197 m" ]
B
"speed = 54 * 5 / 18 = 15 m / sec . length of the train = 15 * 20 = 300 m . let the length of the platform be x m . then , ( x + 300 ) / 36 = 15 = > x = 420 m answer : b"
sciq
sciq_01_06278
Birds are known for flying south in the winter to avoid what?
[ "solar radiation", "rain", "cold weather", "hurricanes" ]
C
math_qa
mathqa_03_04055
income and expenditure of a person are in the ratio 5 : 4 . if the income of the person is rs . 20000 , then find his savings ?
[ "rs . 3600", "rs . 4000", "rs . 3639", "rs . 3632" ]
B
"let the income and the expenditure of the person be rs . 5 x and rs . 4 x respectively . income , 5 x = 20000 = > x = 4000 savings = income - expenditure = 5 x - 4 x = x so , savings = rs . 4000 answer : b"
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03461
The most common symptom of thyrotoxicosis is?
[ "Palpitation", "Fatigue and weakness", "Diarrhea", "Hyperactivity and irritability" ]
D
Clinical feature of thyrotoxicosis: Hyperactivity, Irritability and dysphoria ( m/c symptom) Heat intolerance Dairrhea Weight loss Tachycardia ( persists during sleep ) Hypeension Fine resting tremor Proptosis Warm sweaty skin Irregular menses Osteoporosis Proximal myopathy
sciq
sciq_01_09588
What is the largest class of elements?
[ "organics", "metals", "oils", "acids" ]
B
Metals are elements that are good conductors of electricity. They are the largest class of elements. Many metals are shiny, ductile, and malleable. They are also good conductors of heat. Almost all metals are solids are room temperature.
sciq
sciq_01_07804
Deficiency of what mineral causes bones to become porous and weak?
[ "zinc", "calcium", "magnesium", "potassium" ]
B
disease in which the bones become porous and weak because they do not contain enough calcium.
openbookqa
obqa_02_01712
What is a lever used to move?
[ "planets", "small objects", "liquids", "substantial objects" ]
D
a lever is used for moving heavy objects
sciq
sciq_01_11017
What is the sac-like organ at the end of the esophagus?
[ "stomach", "appendix", "larynx", "rectum" ]
A
The stomach is a sac-like organ at the end of the esophagus. It has thick muscular walls. The muscles contract and relax. This moves the food around and helps break it into smaller pieces. Mixing the food around with the enzyme pepsin and other chemicals helps digest proteins.
math_qa
mathqa_03_00323
if p is the product of the integers from 1 to 38 , inclusive , what is the greatest integer k for which 3 ^ k is a factor of p ?
[ "13", "15", "17", "19" ]
C
"38 ! has 3 , 6 , 9 , . . . . 30 , 33 , 36 as factors , which are 12 multiples of 3 . we need to add 5 more to these 12 because of 9 , 18 , 27 , and 36 . the greatest integer of k is 17 . the answer is c ."
sciq
sciq_01_02518
At the anode, liquid chloride ions are oxidized to what?
[ "Heavy Gas", "nitrogen gas", "chlorine gas", "elemental gas" ]
C
In a Down’s cell, the liquid sodium ions are reduced at the cathode to liquid sodium metal. At the anode, liquid chloride ions are oxidized to chlorine gas. The reactions and cell potentials are shown below.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03410
Best Prognostic factor for head injury ?
[ "Age of patient", "Glasgow coma scale", "Mode of injury", "Presence of facial trauma" ]
B
Glassgow Coma Scale (GCS) Maximum score - 15, minimum score - 3 Best predictor of outcome : Motor response Patients scoring 3 or 4 have an 85% chance of dying or remaining vegetative, while scores above 11 indicate only a 5-10% likelihood of death Table given as image Ref : Harrison's 19th edition Pgno :1777
math_qa
mathqa_03_00103
the speed of a railway engine is 84 km per hour when no compartment is attached , and the reduction in speed is directly proportional to the square root of the number of compartments attached . if the speed of the train carried by this engine is 24 km per hour when 9 compartments are attached , the maximum number of co...
[ "19", "18", "16", "17" ]
D
"the reduction in speed is directly proportional to the square root of the number of compartments attached doesreductionmean amount subtracted ? or percentage decrease ? there are at least two interpretations , and the wording does not provide a clear interpretation between them . evidently what the question intends is...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04871
Low serum haptoglobin in hemolysis is masked by -
[ "Pregnancy", "Liver disease", "Bile duct obstruction", "Malnutriotion" ]
C
Haptoglobin is an acute phase protein and its level increased in case of any inflammation. In hemolytic anemias there is fall in serum haptoglobin levels. If there is any inflammation along with it there will be rise in haptoglobin levels as it is an a/c phase protein (eg biliary obstruction causes inflammation) Ref:Po...
math_qa
mathqa_03_01766
the length of a room is 5.5 m and width is 3.75 m . find the cost of paying the floor by slabs at the rate of rs . 800 per sq . metre .
[ "rs . 15500", "rs . 16500", "rs . 17500", "rs . 18500" ]
B
"area = 5.5 × 3.75 sq . metre . cost for 1 sq . metre . = rs . 800 hence total cost = 5.5 × 3.75 × 800 = 5.5 × 3000 = rs . 16500 answer : b"
openbookqa
obqa_02_02165
A person who forgot to bring water with them will likely die of dehydration
[ "on a lake", "in a river", "in a house", "on earth's satellite" ]
D
the moon does not contain water
sciq
sciq_01_11220
What does the respiratory system exchange between the body and the outside air?
[ "nutrients", "fluids", "gases", "blood" ]
C
The job of the respiratory system is the exchange of gases between the body and the outside air. This process, called respiration , actually consists of two parts. In the first part, oxygen in the air is drawn into the body and carbon dioxide is released from the body through the respiratory tract. In the second part, ...
math_qa
mathqa_03_02182
the mean of 50 observations was 36 . it was found later that an observation 28 was wrongly taken as 23 . the corrected new mean is :
[ "36.0", "36.5", "36.1", "36.2" ]
C
"explanation : correct sum = ( 36 * 50 + 28 - 23 ) = 1825 . correct mean = = 1805 / 50 = 36.1 answer : c ) 36.1"
sciq
sciq_01_05769
Surprisingly, where would you find the earth’s tallest mountains and deepest canyons?
[ "ocean floor", "taiga", "Tibet", "rain forests" ]
A
Scientists have learned a lot about the ocean floor. For example, they know that Earth’s tallest mountains and deepest canyons are on the ocean floor. The major features on the ocean floor are described below. They are also shown in Figure below .
sciq
sciq_01_08515
Chemical changes occur because of what?
[ "liquid reactions", "evaporation", "chemical reactions", "toxic reactions" ]
C
Did you ever wonder what happens to a candle when it burns? A candle burning is a chemical change in matter. In a chemical change, one type of matter changes into a different type of matter, with different chemical properties. Chemical changes occur because of chemical reactions. You can see more examples of chemical c...
sciq
sciq_01_04357
What is the medical term for a condition caused by abnormalities, such as mutations, in your genes or chromosomes?
[ "genetic disorder", "mutations disorder", "radiation disorder", "nervous disorder" ]
A
Mutations , changes in the DNA or RNA sequence, can have significant phenotypic effects or they can have no effects. What are possible outcomes of some of those mutations. Some can produce genetic disorder . A genetic disorder is a condition caused by abnormalities, such as mutations, in your genes or chromosomes. Gene...
sciq
sciq_01_03232
What is the name for a simple machine that consists of two inclined planes?
[ "pulley", "slope", "lever", "wedge" ]
D
Imagine trying to slice a tomato with a fork or spoon instead of a knife, like the one in Figure below . The knife makes the job a lot easier because of the wedge shape of the blade. A wedge is a simple machine that consists of two inclined planes. But unlike one inclined plane, a wedge works only when it moves. It has...
sciq
sciq_01_04932
The rate of dissolving is influenced by surface area, stirring, and what else?
[ "oxygen", "density", "temperature", "gravity" ]
C
The rate of dissolving is influenced by surface area, stirring, and temperature.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03770
Which of the following aery is located in the anatomical snuffbox?
[ "Ulnar aery", "Radial aery", "Brachial aery", "Interosseous aery" ]
B
Anatomic snuffbox is a term used to describe a triangular skin depression on the lateral side of the wrist. Radial aery can be palpated within the snuffbox as it winds around the lateral margin of the wrist to reach the dorsum of hand.
ARC-Easy
arc_04_02088
When sunlight shines on a plant, its leaves
[ "make food.", "absorb water.", "produce seeds.", "take in oxygen." ]
A
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_01584
Some fish are
[ "cannibals", "Dry", "Land animals", "Magic" ]
A
carnivores only eat animals
openbookqa
obqa_02_04147
What would thrive if Eagles died out
[ "air", "hamsters", "emotions", "magic" ]
B
as population of predators decreases , the population of prey will increase in an environment
openbookqa
obqa_02_02098
A guy can hit another person if he
[ "drops a rock", "lifts a dog", "picks up shoes", "sings a song" ]
A
An example of hitting something is dropping an object onto that something
sciq
sciq_01_01462
What is the only continent without amphibians?
[ "Australia", "Africa", "Europe", "antarctica" ]
D
Amphibians can be found in freshwater and moist terrestrial habitats throughout the world. The only continent without amphibians is Antarctica. Amphibians are especially numerous in temperate lakes and ponds and in tropical rainforests.
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01781
Which energy transformation takes place in a gasoline lawn mower?
[ "potential energy to electrical energy", "electrical energy to potential energy", "kinetic energy to chemical energy", "chemical energy to mechanical energy" ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_04883
In science, anything that has mass and volume is considered what?
[ "matter", "an element", "renewable", "visible" ]
A
Matter is all the “stuff” that exists in the universe. Everything you can see and touch is made of matter, including you! The only things that aren’t matter are forms of energy, such as light and sound. In science, matter is defined as anything that has mass and volume. Mass and volume measure different aspects of matt...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04288
Treatment modalities for myopia are –a) Radial keratotomyb) LASER Keratomileusisc) Epikeratophakiad) LASER Keratoplasty
[ "ac", "a", "ad", "ab" ]
D
Surgeries for myopic are Radial keratotomy, Photorefractive keratotomy, Laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK), Extraction of the lens, Phallic intraocular lens (IOL), Intracorneal ring implantation, Orthokeratology.
sciq
sciq_01_00074
Soluble minerals and clays accumulate in what soil layer, allowing it to hold more water?
[ "silt", "subsoil", "subsurface", "topsoil" ]
B
Below the topsoil is the “B” horizon. This is also called the subsoil . Soluble minerals and clays accumulate in the subsoil. Because it has less organic material, this layer is lighter brown in color than topsoil. It also holds more water due to the presence of iron and clay. There is less organic material in this lay...
sciq
sciq_01_06573
Action potentials occur whenever a depolarization increases the membrane voltage to a particular value called what?
[ "fraction", "threshold", "velocity", "ohms" ]
B
sciq
sciq_01_01534
When can mutations occur in genes?
[ "during dna replication", "during rna replication", "after rna replication", "after dna replication" ]
A
The Evolution of Promoters The evolution of genes may be a familiar concept. Mutations can occur in genes during DNA replication, and the result may or may not be beneficial to the cell. By altering an enzyme, structural protein, or some other factor, the process of mutation can transform functions or physical features...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01656
Glycerol is an -
[ "Osmotic diuretic", "Purgative", "Antidiabetic", "Antiemetic" ]
A
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Osmotic diuretic o Osmotic diuretics are -GlycerolIsosorbideMannitol
sciq
sciq_01_07490
The elbow is an example of a what type of joint?
[ "frame joint", "toe joint", "pipe joint", "hinge joint" ]
D
Hinge Joints In hinge joints, the slightly rounded end of one bone fits into the slightly hollow end of the other bone. In this way, one bone moves while the other remains stationary, like the hinge of a door. The elbow is an example of a hinge joint. The knee is sometimes classified as a modified hinge joint (Figure 3...
openbookqa
obqa_02_04591
More sunlight will be absorbed by
[ "a daffodil with curled leaves", "a rose with tiny leaves", "a peony with wide, smooth leaves", "a daisy with thin, short leaves" ]
C
if something is in the sunlight then that something will absorb solar energy
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01265
Muddy brown casts are seen in
[ "Chronic renal failure", "Acute tubular necrosis", "Nephrotic syndrome", "Nephritic syndrome" ]
B
Muddy brown casts made up of epithelial cells are pathognomonic for Acute tubular necrosis.