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sciq
sciq_01_02211
What kind of rock's makeup is changed by heat and or pressure?
[ "tectonic", "basaltic", "igneous", "metamorphic" ]
D
Metamorphic rocks start off as some kind of rock. The starting rock can be igneous, sedimentary or even another metamorphic rock. Heat and/or pressure then change the rock’s physical or chemical makeup.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00912
In vitamin B12 deficiency, folate is trapped in the form of
[ "Formyl THFA", "Methenyl THFA", "Methyl-THFA", "Methylene-THFA" ]
C
Methylation of homocysteine to methionine is the only way of regeneration of active THFA from methyl THFA. Methionine synthase reaction requires methyl cobalamin. So, deficiency of methyl-B12 leads to trapping of THFA in less utilised methyl-THFA - phenomenon known as folate trap.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03176
Neonatal period is-
[ "Upto 1 year of life", "Upto 28 days of life", "28 days to 1 year", "First 7 days of life" ]
B
Neonatal period is from bih to 28 completed days of life.REF.PARK'S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE.Editon-21.Page no.-521
openbookqa
obqa_02_03806
Which is likeliest to attract a magnet?
[ "feathers", "a wrench", "hair", "blood" ]
B
if a magnet is attracted to a metal then that magnet will stick to that metal
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04115
Finnish of nephrotic syndrome is caused by a defect in the following protein -
[ "Nephrin", "Podocin", "Alpha actinin", "CD2 activated protein" ]
A
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Nephrin The glomerular capillary wall is a filtering membrane and consists of the following structuresEndothelial cellsGlomerular basement membraneVisceral epithelial cells (podocytes)Mesangial cellsThe visceral epithelial cell known as Podocyte is important for the maintenance of glomerular barrier f...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00197
Submaxillary calculi can be visualized by X-ray in:
[ "20% cases", "50% cases", "60% cases", "80% cases" ]
D
80% of all salivary stones occur in the submanidbular glands because their secretions are highly viscous. 80% of submandibular stones are radiopaque and can be identified on plain radiograph.
sciq
sciq_01_05991
Aquatic producers need nutrients and what dissolved gas, which is more abundant near the surface of water?
[ "helium", "methane", "oxygen", "nitrogen" ]
C
In addition to sunlight, aquatic producers also need dissolved oxygen and nutrients. Water near the surface generally contains more dissolved oxygen than deeper water. Many nutrients enter the water from the land. Therefore, water nearer shore usually contains more dissolved nutrients than water farther from shore.
openbookqa
obqa_02_01638
A person is going to the woods to bag fresh venison. This person is
[ "fishing", "gardening", "stalking", "building" ]
C
hunting means humans kill animals in the wild
sciq
sciq_01_09500
Valence electrons also determine how well—if at all—the atoms of an element conduct what?
[ "water", "light", "electricity", "pollution" ]
C
Valence electrons also determine how well—if at all—the atoms of an element conduct electricity. The copper wires in the cable in the Figure below are coated with plastic. Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity, so it is used for wires that carry electric current. Plastic contains mainly carbon, which cannot c...
sciq
sciq_01_09578
Synthetic and natural rubber, styrofoam and plastic are examples of organic what?
[ "metals", "polymers", "solutions", "microbes" ]
B
Polymers are a pervasive part of modern life. It is very likely that at least some part of your clothing is made of nylon, rayon, or polyester. The milk or juice that you have for breakfast often comes in a polyethylene container. If you don’t have breakfast at home, you might get coffee from a fast food establishment,...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03182
For Sudden, painless monocular blindness select the site of the lesion of cerebrovascular disease,
[ "Internal carotid aery", "Middle cerebral aery", "Midbasilar aery", "Penetrating branch, middle cerebral aery" ]
A
Sudden, painless monocular blindness is a sign of carotid disease. The symptom is also called amaurosis fugax . The patient may describe a shade dropping in front of the eye or describe vision like looking through ground glass. If a thrombus propagates up the carotid to the middle cerebral aery, then symptoms seen in m...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03454
Which of the following complications has been associated with the adverse effects of rotavirus vaccine?
[ "Guillain-Barr syndrome", "Hemolytic anemia", "Febrile seizures", "Intussusception" ]
D
The rotavirus vaccine was rapidly removed from the market (a few months after the CDC had recommended its use) because of repos of intussusception ocurring in infants within three weeks of vaccination. Ref : online source
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01526
Which object refracts light?
[ "mirror", "silver spoon", "foil", "glass prism" ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_06115
Plants need sunlight for what process?
[ "cyclogenesis", "metamorphosis", "photosynthesis", "glycolysis" ]
C
The water in a large lake may be so deep that sunlight cannot penetrate all the way to the bottom. Without sunlight, water plants and algae cannot live on the bottom of the lake. That’s because plants need sunlight for photosynthesis.
openbookqa
obqa_02_01815
A child smacks another child, causing hurt, which causes the smacked child to
[ "play", "eat", "rejoice", "sob" ]
D
harming something has a negative effect on that something
sciq
sciq_01_06547
Group 15 of the periodic table is also called which group?
[ "nitrogen", "hydrogen", "potassium", "oxygen" ]
A
Group 15 of the periodic table is also called the nitrogen group. The first element in the group is the nonmetal nitrogen (N), followed by phosphorus (P), another nonmetal. Arsenic (As) ( Figure below ) and antimony (Sb) are the metalloids in this group, and bismuth (Bi) is a metal. All group 15 elements have five vale...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02223
Which of the following is pure control mode of ventilation
[ "Pressure suppo ventilation", "Synchronised intermittent minute ventilation", "Pressure control ventilation", "Continuous positive airway pressure" ]
C
Modes of ventilation Control mode ventilation (CMV) Pressure control ventilation (PCV) Pure control modes (all breath is supplied by Ventilator, breath is not taken by the patient) Synchronized intermittent minute ventilation (SIMV) breath can be supplied by the Ventilator and can be taken by the patient Pressure suppo...
math_qa
mathqa_03_02568
the average of first 25 natural numbers is ?
[ "14", "13", "15", "18" ]
B
"sum of 25 natural no . = 650 / 2 = 325 average = 325 / 25 = 13 answer : b"
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03926
Sho gastric aery is a branch of ?
[ "Coeliac trunk", "Splenic aery", "Hepatic aery", "Superior mesentric aery" ]
B
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Splenic aery
math_qa
mathqa_03_03929
car x began traveling at an average speed of 35 miles per hour . after 72 minutes , car y began traveling at an average speed of 42 miles per hour . when both cars had traveled the same distance , both cars stopped . how many miles did car x travel from the time car y began traveling until both cars stopped ?
[ "105", "140", "175", "210" ]
D
"in 72 minutes , car x travels 42 miles . car y gains 7 miles each hour , so it takes 6 hours to catch car x . in 6 hours , car x travels 210 miles . the answer is d ."
math_qa
mathqa_03_01841
if the average ( arithmetic mean ) of a and b is 110 , and the average of b and c is 160 , what is the value of a − c ?
[ "− 220", "− 100", "100", "135" ]
B
"( a + b ) / 2 = 110 = = = > a + b = 220 ( b + c ) / 2 = 160 = = = > b + c = 320 ( a + b ) - ( b + c ) = 220 - 320 = = = > a + b - b - c = - 100 = = = > a - c = - 100 answer : b"
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_03092
Which of these will most likely increase a plant population in a habitat?
[ "strong winds", "freezing temperatures", "fewer days of sunshine", "more days of rain showers" ]
D
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00366
Screening of Cervical cancer is which level of prevention
[ "Primordial", "Primary", "Secondary", "Tertiary" ]
C
Ans. (c) SecondaryRef: K. Park 23rd ed. / 41, 370-74* All screening and diagnostic tests and treatment measures come under secondary level of prevention.* All vaccines/immunization are primary level of prevention.* BCG vaccine used for treatment of bladder CA is secondary level of prevention.Must KnowLevel of Preventio...
sciq
sciq_01_07720
The ideal gas law does not require that the properties of what?
[ "liquid change", "gas change", "transit change", "copper change" ]
B
The ideal gas law does not require that the properties of a gas change.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04268
Bregma is the name given to the junction of the
[ "Coronal and sagittal sutures", "Frontal bone with the nasal bone", "Lambdoid and sagittal sutures", "Parietal & Occipital bone" ]
A
Bregma: Bregma is the meeting point between coronal and sagittal sutures. Seen in norma verticalis view of skull. In foetal skull, this is the site of a membranous gap, called anterior fontanelle. It ossifies at 18 months of age.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02547
Lymphatic drainage of Vulva is into ?
[ "Obturator nodes", "Internal iliac nodes", "Superficial inguinal nodes", "Paraaoic nodes" ]
C
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Superficial inguinal nodes Lymphatics of Vulva drain primarily into superficial inguinal lymph nodes and subsequently to deep inguinal and external iliac ndes. Lymphatics of Clitoris primarily drain into deep inguinal nodes.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00154
Most common site of Morgagni Hernia is:
[ "Left Anterior", "Right posterior", "Right Anterior", "Left posterior" ]
C
C i.e. Right anterior
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03126
The time interval between invasion by an infectious agent and appearance of the first sign or symptoms of the disease is
[ "Generation time", "Incubation period", "Lead time", "Latent period" ]
B
(B) Incubation period # Incubation period:> "The time interval between invasion by on infectious agents and appearance of the first sign or symptom of the disease in question"> Generation time:> It is the interval of time between receipt of infection by a host and maximal infectivity of that host. In general generation...
math_qa
mathqa_03_02897
how many cubes of 5 cm edge can be cut out of a cube of 15 cm edge
[ "36", "232", "27", "48" ]
C
"explanation : number of cubes = ( 15 x 15 x 15 ) / ( 5 x 5 x 5 ) = 27 answer : c"
sciq
sciq_01_07498
What causes the red color of laterite soils?
[ "erosion", "toxins", "oxygen", "iron oxides" ]
D
A third important type of soil is laterite . Laterite forms in tropical areas. Temperatures are warm and rain falls every day ( Figure below ). So much rain falls that chemical weathering is intense. All soluble minerals are washed from the soil. Plant nutrients get carried away. There is practically no humus. Laterite...
sciq
sciq_01_06389
Light-weight air-filled bones and a large four-chambered heart helps a bird do what?
[ "run", "fly", "swim", "digest" ]
B
Bird organ systems are adapted for flight. For example, they have light-weight air-filled bones and a large four-chambered heart.
sciq
sciq_01_10540
Natural selection for what type of trait changes the distribution of phenotypes?
[ "maladaptive trait", "polygenic trait", "parent trait", "major trait" ]
B
Natural selection for a polygenic trait changes the distribution of phenotypes. It may have a stabilizing, directional, or disruptive effect on the phenotype distribution.
sciq
sciq_01_05408
Atmospheric pressure can be measured with what tool?
[ "barometer", "thermometer", "scale", "ruler" ]
A
Atmospheric pressure can be measured with a barometer.
sciq
sciq_01_07255
What do you call an abnormal mass of cells that is dividing improperly?
[ "molars", "tumor", "bumps", "appendages" ]
B
Cells that divide uncontrollably may form a tumor , or abnormal mass of cells. Tumors may be benign or malignant. Benign tumors remain localized and generally do not harm health. Malignant tumors are cancerous. There are no limits to their growth, so they can invade and damage neighboring tissues. Cells from malignant ...
sciq
sciq_01_00115
What renewable energy source converts energy from the sunlight into electricity?
[ "geophysical energy", "hydrostatic energy", "solar energy", "geothermal energy" ]
C
Less energy is needed to get renewable energy sources. Solar energy is a good example. Sunlight is everywhere, so no one needs to go out and find it. We don’t have to drill for it or pump it to the surface. We just need to install solar panels like the ones in Figure below and let sunlight strike them. The energy from ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01567
Keshan disease is due to deficiency of -
[ "Selenium", "Chromium", "Copper", "Manganese" ]
A
selenium def cause cardiomyopathy in children known as Keshan's disease which is endemic cardiomyopathy Ref Harrison 20th edition pg 99e
sciq
sciq_01_11048
What bonds result from the overlap of atomic orbitals?
[ "metallic", "hydrogen", "valent", "covalents" ]
D
Covalent bonds result from the overlap of atomic orbitals.
sciq
sciq_01_07521
What equals the output power divided by the input power?
[ "potential", "efficiency", "inertia", "output" ]
B
; The efficiency equals the output power divided by the input power.
openbookqa
obqa_02_02373
A person can get sick when eating a vegetable if it was farmed using
[ "water", "dirt", "insect destroyers", "tools" ]
C
eating food that contains pesticides can have a negative impact on humans
sciq
sciq_01_03590
In vertebrates, a system of what structures attached to the endoskeleton enables movement?
[ "tissues", "nerves", "muscles", "tendons" ]
C
Vertebrates have a system of muscles attached to the endoskeleton to enable movement. Muscles control movement by alternately contracting (shortening) and relaxing (lengthening). Generally, muscles work together in opposing pairs.
sciq
sciq_01_11575
Which important decomposers are known to live just about anywhere on earth?
[ "viruses", "archeans", "protazoas", "sporozoans" ]
B
Archaeans are now known to live just about everywhere on Earth. They are important decomposers. Many live in close relationships with other organisms. They are generally harmless and often beneficial.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04257
An opioid which is an anti tussive action is?
[ "Dextromethorphan", "Oxeladin", "Codeine", "Narcotine" ]
C
ANSWER: (C) Codeine REF: KDT 5th ed p. 197ANTITUSSIVESOpioidsNon opioidsCodeinePholocodieneNoscapine or narcotineDextrpmethorphanOxeladin chlorphdianol
math_qa
mathqa_03_00203
a reduction of 40 % in the price of bananas would enable a man to obtain 66 more for rs . 40 , what is reduced price per dozen ?
[ "1.91", "2.91", "4.91", "3.91" ]
B
"40 * ( 40 / 100 ) = 16 - - - 66 ? - - - 12 = > rs . 2.91 answer : b"
sciq
sciq_01_09800
What falls roughly in the middle of the electromagnetic spectrum, having shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than microwaves, but not as short and high as x rays?
[ "light", "radio waves", "ultraviolet light", "gamma rays" ]
A
Light includes infrared light, visible light, and ultraviolet light. As you can see from the Figure above , light falls roughly in the middle of the electromagnetic spectrum. It has shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than microwaves, but not as short and high as X rays.
openbookqa
obqa_02_04555
If a species of plant or animal ceases to exist on earth, either by natural causes or by activities of humans, the loss of the plant or animal
[ "reversible extinction", "cannot be undone", "reversible", "a subspecies" ]
B
if all members of a species cannot produce offspring then that species will likely become extinct
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00780
Which two objects produce their own light?
[ "candle and moon", "moon and mirror", "sun and candle", "mirror and sun" ]
C
null
sciq
sciq_01_10745
Which period after birth has the most rapid growth?
[ "adolescence", "middle childhood", "early childhood", "infancy" ]
D
Infancy is the period of most rapid growth after birth. Growth is even faster during infancy that it is during puberty. By the end of the first year, the average baby is twice as long as it was at birth and three times as heavy.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04157
Deficiency of lysosomal maltase causes?
[ "McArdle's disease", "Andersen disease", "Cori disease", "Pompe disease" ]
D
Ans. D. Pompe diseasea. In McArdle's disease, there is deficiency of muscle phosphorylase.b. Branching enzyme is deficient in Andersen disease.c. Debranching enzyme is deficient in Cori disease.
math_qa
mathqa_03_01694
a cistern of capacity 8000 litres measures externally 3.3 m by 2.6 m by 1.1 m and its walls are 5 cm thick . the thickness of the bottom is :
[ "90 cm", "1 dm", "1 m", "1.1 cm" ]
B
"explanation : let the thickness of the bottom be x cm . then , [ ( 330 - 10 ) × ( 260 - 10 ) × ( 110 - x ) ] = 8000 × 1000 = > 320 × 250 × ( 110 - x ) = 8000 × 1000 = > ( 110 - x ) = 8000 × 1000 / 320 = 100 = > x = 10 cm = 1 dm . answer : b"
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03288
Main mechanism in thermoregulation-heat loss during intense physical activity is
[ "Radiation", "Evaporation", "Conduction", "Convection" ]
B
Thermoregulation is defined as the control of body temperature and its maintenance within narrow limits in spite of factors tending to change it.There are four avenues of heat loss: convection, conduction, radiation, and evaporation. If the skin temperature is greater than that of the surroundings, the body can lose he...
sciq
sciq_01_09344
Along with muscles, what helps the body move with relatively little force?
[ "glands", "limbs", "nerves", "joints" ]
D
With the help of muscles, joints allow the body to move with relatively little force.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01174
Sporulation from flask-shaped, pigmented projections is commonly observed in which one of the following fungi?
[ "E. floccosum", "C. immitis", "P. verrucosa", "M. canis" ]
C
Microscopic examination of fungal isolates is essential to the identification of the organism.Phialophora verrucosa is one of the causes of chromoblastomycosis, a chronic localized infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Microscopically, short or somewhat elongated, flask-shaped, pigmented phialides are seen. Th...
math_qa
mathqa_03_00219
when 242 is divided by a certain divisor the remainder obtained is 4 . when 698 is divided by the same divisor the remainder obtained is 8 . however , when the sum of the two numbers 242 and 698 is divided by the divisor , the remainder obtained is 7 . what is the value of the divisor ?
[ "5", "17", "13", "23" ]
A
"let that divisor be x since remainder is 4 or 8 it means divisor is greater than 8 . now 242 - 4 = 238 = kx ( k is an integer and 234 is divisble by x ) similarly 698 - 8 = 690 = lx ( l is an integer and 689 is divisible by x ) adding both 698 and 242 = ( 238 + 690 ) + 4 + 8 = x ( k + l ) + 12 when we divide this numb...
sciq
sciq_01_02376
What are a class of biochemical compounds that living things use to store energy?
[ "calories", "hydrocarbons", "proteins", "lipids" ]
D
Lipids are a class of biochemical compounds that living things use to store energy. Types of lipids include fats and oils.
sciq
sciq_01_00260
Catabolic reactions break down large organic molecules into smaller molecules, releasing the energy contained in what?
[ "chemical bonds", "molecular bonds", "liquid bonds", "crystals bonds" ]
A
Catabolic Reactions Catabolic reactions break down large organic molecules into smaller molecules, releasing the energy contained in the chemical bonds. These energy releases (conversions) are not 100 percent efficient. The amount of energy released is less than the total amount contained in the molecule. Approximately...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03604
Two variables can be plotted together in -
[ "Pie cha", "Histogram", "Frequency polygon", "Scatter diagram" ]
D
- scatter maps show the relationship between two variables - if dots cluster round a straight line, it shows evidence of relationship of a linear nature. If there is no such cluster, it is probable that there is no relationship between the variables. Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd e...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01740
What is the most likely function of a turtle's hard shell?
[ "convert energy", "increase speed", "provide protection", "allow for reproduction" ]
C
null
sciq
sciq_01_08538
What bodily function do the triceps help perform?
[ "lift the leg", "make a fist", "extend the arm", "perform crunches" ]
C
Pearson Scott Foresman. The biceps help contract the arm, while the triceps help extend the arm . Public Domain.
sciq
sciq_01_08720
On top of the otolithic membrane is a layer of calcium carbonate crystals, called what?
[ "calcites", "otoliths", "gonads", "cones" ]
B
Equilibrium (Balance) Along with audition, the inner ear is responsible for encoding information about equilibrium, the sense of balance. A similar mechanoreceptor—a hair cell with stereocilia—senses head position, head movement, and whether our bodies are in motion. These cells are located within the vestibule of the ...
sciq
sciq_01_01078
What do people apply to their lawns that causes water pollution?
[ "manure", "water", "seeds", "chemicals" ]
D
People pollute water when they apply excess chemicals to their lawn. They may also dispose of pollutants incorrectly.
sciq
sciq_01_09439
What process does not cause a rock to melt completely, instead causing the minerals to change by heat or pressure?
[ "oxidation", "metamorphism", "sedimentation", "igneous extrusion" ]
B
Metamorphism does not cause a rock to melt completely. It only causes the minerals to change by heat or pressure.
openbookqa
obqa_02_03539
pollution is when humans pollute the environment with
[ "gross stuff", "water", "food", "air" ]
A
pollution is when humans pollute the environment with pollutants
sciq
sciq_01_00687
Higher temperatures increase the rate of reaction in a lot of chemical reactions because they increase the frequency of what interaction between reactant particles?
[ "electric", "collisions", "explosions", "waves" ]
B
Raising the temperature of a chemical reaction usually results in a higher rate of reaction. When the reactant particles are heated, they move faster and faster. This results in a greater frequency of collisions. A more important effect of the temperature increase is that the collisions occur with a greater force and a...
sciq
sciq_01_11184
Lakes, ponds, streams, springs, and wetlands are?
[ "man-made structures", "land formations", "salt water bodies", "fresh water bodies" ]
D
Lakes, ponds, streams, springs, and wetlands are fresh water bodies. The organisms that live in them are part of freshwater ecosystems. These ecosystems vary by temperature, pressure (in lakes), and the amount of light that penetrates. The type of plants that grow in these ecosystems varies.
openbookqa
obqa_02_03859
What will become magnetic in an electromagnet if the battery becomes active?
[ "A nail box", "A construction nail", "A plastic nail", "A wooden nail" ]
B
non-contact forces can affect objects that are not touching
openbookqa
obqa_02_01973
Unlike trees in the forest or a pond full of fish, metal is only available until
[ "it is depleted for good", "it is found on catfish scales", "it becomes necessary to conduct electricity long distances", "it is used to make diamond rings" ]
A
metal is a nonrenewable resource
openbookqa
obqa_02_00392
At any given time on earth, some countries can be in bed and other are in the middle of the day enjoying the outdoors, why?
[ "ocean tides", "animals", "planet rotation", "rotation of sun" ]
C
a planet rotating causes cycles of day and night on that planet
math_qa
mathqa_03_01292
in a company of 12 employees , 5 employees earn $ 36,000 , 4 employees earn $ 45,000 , and the 3 highest - paid employees earn the same amount . if the average annual salary for the 12 employees is $ 47,500 , what is the annual salary for each of the highest - paid employees ?
[ "$ 60,000", "$ 65,000", "$ 70,000", "$ 75,000" ]
C
5 * 36,000 + 4 * 45,000 + 3 x = 12 * 47,500 3 x = 570,000 - 180,000 - 180,000 3 x = 210,000 x = 70,000 the answer is c .
openbookqa
obqa_02_00468
which of these indicate non-living tree?
[ "it stands tall with flowers", "none of these", "it is fresh and green with strong roots", "it lies horizontally on the park grounds" ]
D
if a tree falls then that tree is dead
sciq
sciq_01_02151
Endothermic and exothermic reactions differ in whether the products or reactants store more of what?
[ "Kinetic Energy", "Thermal energy", "Motion energy", "chemical energy" ]
D
A: The energy is stored in the bonds of the products as chemical energy. In an endothermic reaction, the products have more stored chemical energy than the reactants. This is represented by the graph on the left in the Figure below . In an exothermic reaction, the opposite is true. The products have less stored chemica...
sciq
sciq_01_05729
What type of roads and parking lots prevent rainwater from soaking into the ground?
[ "gravel", "paved", "dirt", "shaded" ]
B
Paved roads and parking lots prevent rainwater from soaking into the ground. This increases runoff and the potential for soil erosion.
math_qa
mathqa_03_00985
how long will a boy take to run round a square field of side 45 meters , if he runs at the rate of 9 km / hr ?
[ "72 sec", "45 sec", "1 min", "32 sec" ]
A
"speed = 9 km / hr = 9 * 5 / 18 = 5 / 2 m / sec distance = 45 * 4 = 180 m time taken = 180 * 2 / 5 = 72 sec answer is a"
sciq
sciq_01_07117
In a cell cycle, what kind of regulator molecules allow advancement to the next stage?
[ "negative", "strong", "positive", "similar" ]
C
10.3 Control of the Cell Cycle Each step of the cell cycle is monitored by internal controls called checkpoints. There are three major checkpoints in the cell cycle: one near the end of G1, a second at the G2/M transition, and the third during metaphase. Positive regulator molecules allow the cell cycle to advance to t...
math_qa
mathqa_03_00252
a baker makes chocolate cookies and peanut cookies . his recipes allow him to make chocolate cookie in batches of 7 and peanut cookies in batches of 6 . if he makes exactly 97 cookies , what is the minimum number of chocolate chip cookies he makes ?
[ "7", "14", "21", "35" ]
A
"7 c + 6 p = 97 we need to maximize p to minimize c so that the eq is also satisfied try substitution for cp to solve so that eqn is satisfied the least value of c for which equation gets satisfied is 5 i . e . 7 * 1 + 6 * 15 = 7 + 90 = 97 hence a is the answer"
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00829
Which statement best describes the nature of sound?
[ "Sound travels fastest in air.", "Sound travels faster than light.", "Sound travels as longitudinal waves.", "Sound travels as transverse waves." ]
C
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_01929
Oceans cover 70% of the surface of what?
[ "the moon", "the sun", "wet planet", "cities" ]
C
oceans cover 70% of the surface of the earth
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00615
Reduction in severity of gingivitis occurs by which month?
[ "2 month of pregnancy", "2 month postpartum", "3 month postpartum", "3 month postpartum pregnancy" ]
B
Partial reduction in the severity of gingivitis occurs by 2 months postpartum, and after 1 year the condition of the gingival is comparable to that of patients who have not been pregnant
openbookqa
obqa_02_02111
An example of migration is
[ "when flocks relocate", "when deer breed", "when geese honk", "when mice scurry" ]
A
An example of migration is birds flying south in the winter
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02258
Which characteristic would be most important for a plant to have to become a pioneer plant on a recovering beach?
[ "ability to grow very large", "long roots to find water", "resistant to disturbances", "big leaves to catch sunlight" ]
C
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02345
Cutaneous larva migrans is caused by:
[ "Ancylostoma braziliense", "Anisakiasis", "Necator americanus", "Ancylostoma catifera" ]
A
Ref. Textbook of Microbiology and Immunology BY Parija. Page. 645    The most common cause is A. braziliense, so we prefer that as the answer It is a skin disease in humans, caused by the larvae of various nematode parasites of the  hookworm family (Ancylostomatidae). The most common species causing this disease in th...
sciq
sciq_01_09307
Ponds and lakes are examples of what kind of biome?
[ "standing lake biome", "standing marine biome", "standing freshwater biome", "standing liquid biome" ]
C
Freshwater biomes have water that contains little or no salt. They include standing and running freshwater biomes. Standing freshwater biomes include ponds and lakes. Lakes are generally bigger and deeper than ponds. Some of the water in lakes is in the aphotic zone, where there is too little sunlight for photosynthesi...
sciq
sciq_01_11416
Sickle-cell disease significantly impairs the function of what?
[ "nervous system", "circulatory system", "limbic system", "metabolism system" ]
B
openbookqa
obqa_02_02195
Which state would receive the least amount of rainfall?
[ "Oregon", "New York", "Florida", "Arizona" ]
D
a forest environment receives more rainfall than a desert
openbookqa
obqa_02_02973
High can be visually represented by
[ "valleys", "mountains", "basins", "deep sea" ]
B
landslides often occur on mountains
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sciq_01_02673
What kind of structure do purines have?
[ "triple ring structure", "single ring structure", "helical stucture", "double ring structure" ]
D
Figure 3.31 A nucleotide is made up of three components: a nitrogenous base, a pentose sugar, and one or more phosphate groups. Carbon residues in the pentose are numbered 1′ through 5′ (the prime distinguishes these residues from those in the base, which are numbered without using a prime notation). The base is attach...
math_qa
mathqa_03_03998
if a 2 cm cube is cut into 1 cm cubes , then what is the percentage increase in the surface area of the resulting cubes ?
[ "50 %", "100 %", "150 %", "200 %" ]
B
"the area a of the large cube is 2 * 2 * 6 = 24 square cm . the area of the 8 small cubes is 8 * 6 = 48 = 2 a , an increase of 100 % . the answer is b ."
sciq
sciq_01_01632
Fossil fuels and nuclear power are what type of resource?
[ "renewable", "reusable", "recurring", "nonrenewable" ]
D
Nonrenewable resources include fossil fuels and nuclear power.
math_qa
mathqa_03_01039
a and b together can do a piece of work in 6 days and a alone can do it in 14 days . in how many days can b alone can do it ?
[ "12 days", "15 days", "21 / 2 days", "21 days" ]
C
"explanation : a and b can do work 1 / 6 in 1 day a alone can do 1 / 14 work in 1 day b alone can do ( 1 / 6 - 1 / 14 ) = 2 / 21 work in 1 day = > complete work can be done in 21 / 2 days by b answer : option c"
sciq
sciq_01_00791
Combining the voltages of the oxidation and reduction half reactions helps to determine what?
[ "magnetic", "slimy", "moisture", "voltage" ]
D
To determine the overall voltage of a particular voltaic cell, simply combine the voltages of the oxidation and reduction half reactions. Even if you need to take a multiple of a half reaction for the electrons to cancel, do not take the multiple of the E1/2. Use the values directly as is from - ball-ch14_s03_t01. Spon...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04639
A 1-year old child presented with myoclonic jerks. The EEG done shows?
[ "Normal record", "Hypsarrhythmia", "Periodic spike-wave pattern", "Burst suppression pattern" ]
B
Criteria for Hypsarrhythmia: 1. Essentially continuous electrical discharge. 2. Present in both wakefulness and sleep. 3. Consist of random high voltage slow waves and spikes. 4. Spikes vary in location and duration: focal or multifocal. 5. Occasionally generalized discharges but never in a rhythmic or highly organized...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03099
Non hormonal drug to prevent post menopausal osteoporosis is :
[ "Alendronate", "Estrogen", "Raloxifene", "Parathyroid" ]
A
Ans. is a i.e. Alendronate Alenderonate, Etidronate, Pamidronate, Ibandronate are bisphosphonates which inhibit bone resorption, and are very effective for both osteoporosis prevention and treatment. Uses : * Postmenopausal osteoporosis Paget's disease Osteolytic bone metastasis. Caution : Patient should be instructed ...
openbookqa
obqa_02_04319
To discover how tough a certain mineral may be, one would
[ "measure the weight of it", "smash it to see the inside", "attempt to leave a mark on it", "see if it is able to be crushed" ]
C
if one mineral can scratch another mineral then that other mineral is softer than that one mineral
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04987
Deficiency of which vitamin can lead to Methyl ma- lonic aciduria:
[ "Pyridoxal Phosphate", "Vitamin-C", "Vitamin-B12", "Folic acid" ]
C
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Vitamin B12 o Vitamin B12 deficiency is associated with methyl malonyl aciduria.o Methylmalonyl CoA is increased in vitamin B12 deficiency.o Folate trap, megaloblastic anemia and subacute combined degeneration (SACD) occur in vitamin B12 deficiency.o Vitamin B12 acts as a coenzyme for conversion of ho...
sciq
sciq_01_06704
What gland secretes a fluid that mixes with sperm to help form semen?
[ "thyroid", "thy·mus", "prostate gland", "testicle" ]
C
The prostate gland secretes a fluid that mixes with sperm to help form semen. Semen is a whitish liquid that contains sperm. It passes through the urethra and out of the body.
math_qa
mathqa_03_03398
what is the remainder when 1003 * 1005 * 1007 is divided by 15
[ "3", "17", "14", "0" ]
D
"1003 / 15 = = > remainder = 13 1005 / 15 = = > remainder = 0 1007 / 15 = = > remainder = 2 13 * 0 * 2 = 0 / 15 = = > remainder = 0 answer : d"
openbookqa
obqa_02_00340
Which has renewable resources?
[ "natural gas formations", "oil well", "plastic bag", "Pacific Ocean" ]
D
water is a renewable resource
math_qa
mathqa_03_04307
the average age of 6 men increases by 3 years when two women are included in place of two men of ages 24 and 26 years . find the average age of the women ?
[ "37", "26", "34", "18" ]
C
explanation : 24 + 26 + 6 * 3 = 68 / 2 = 34 answer : c
sciq
sciq_01_00983
What is a bread mold and research organism that also grows in the wild on burned vegetation
[ "whey", "neurospora", "penicillin", "nemophora" ]
B
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sciq_01_05631
After entering the circulation, approximately one-third of platelets migrate to what organ for storage, to be released in response to any blood vessel rupture?
[ "kidneys", "spleen", "lungs", "bladder" ]
B
Platelets You may occasionally see platelets referred to as thrombocytes, but because this name suggests they are a type of cell, it is not accurate. A platelet is not a cell but rather a fragment of the cytoplasm of a cell called a megakaryocyte that is surrounded by a plasma membrane. Megakaryocytes are descended fro...
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medmcqa_05_04648
Cause of death in breech delivery:
[ "Intracranial hemorrhage", "Aspiration", "Atlanto axial dislocation", "Asphyxia" ]
A
Intracranial hemorrhage is the most common cause of fetal loss in breech and occurs due to tear of tentorium cerebelli and falx cerebri. It is caused by traumatic delivery of the after coming head of breech or too rapid delivery of the soft head of a premature baby.