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sciq
sciq_01_07715
What can be used to accelerate the rate at which chemical reactions occur?
[ "protein", "enzymes", "components", "hormones" ]
B
Enzymes increase the rate of chemical reactions by reducing the amount of activation energy needed for reactants to start reacting. One way this can happen is modeled in the Figure below . Enzymes aren’t changed or used up in the reactions they catalyze, so they can be used to speed up the same reaction over and over a...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03568
REPEAT QUESTION. Renal Calculi associated with proteus infection
[ "Triple phosphate", "Uric Acid", "Calcium Oxalate", "Cysteine Stones." ]
A
Triple phosphate or struvite ( Calcium phosphate with ammonium magnesium phosphate ) is smooth and diy white. It grows in alkaline urine. Proteus being urea splitting organism splits urea to give ammonia and co2 whixh makes urine alkaline and promotes stag horn calculus ref : - Bailey and Love 27th edition ,chapter 76 ...
sciq
sciq_01_02046
What is an electrically neutral compound with positive and negative ions?
[ "isotope", "neutralized molecule", "ionic compound", "correlated compound" ]
C
Most of the rocks and minerals that make up the Earth’s crust are composed of positive and negative ions held together by ionic bonding. An ionic compound is an electrically neutral compound consisting of positive and negative ions. You are very familiar with some ionic compounds such as sodium chloride (NaCl). A sodiu...
sciq
sciq_01_01096
The effects of which kind of selection are larger than the effects of direct natural selection on individuals?
[ "stranger selection", "topical selection", "kin selection", "unnatural selection" ]
C
openbookqa
obqa_02_01509
All the water vanishes from a small depression basked in sunlight on a paved road because of
[ "freezing", "evaporation", "condensation", "precipitation" ]
B
a phase change is when matter changes from one state into another state
openbookqa
obqa_02_04613
What changes an ecosystem?
[ "sunbathing", "rock climbing", "extracting coal", "swimming" ]
C
mining changes an ecosystem
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01836
Stain used for maturity assessment of amniotic fluid cells :
[ "Leishman's stain", "Sudan red", "Nile blue sulfate", "Congo red" ]
C
Nile blue sulfate
openbookqa
obqa_02_03689
A bush that has water being moved around inside is doing so due to
[ "pipes", "rubber", "irrigation", "xylem" ]
D
xylem transports materials through the plant
math_qa
mathqa_03_03671
two cars are driving toward each other . the first car is traveling at a speed of 100 km / h , which is 25 % faster than the second car ' s speed . if the distance between the cars is 720 km , how many hours will it take until the two cars meet ?
[ "3", "3.5", "4", "4.5" ]
C
the speed of the first car is 100 km / h . the speed of the second car is 100 / 1.25 = 80 km / h . the two cars complete a total of 180 km each hour . the time it takes the cars to meet is 720 / 180 = 4 hours . the answer is c .
sciq
sciq_01_05366
What is the name of the glands that produce milk in female mammals ?
[ "sebaceous glands", "recombinant glands", "mammary glands", "fetal glands" ]
C
Female mammals have mammary glands . The glands produce milk after the birth of offspring. Milk is a nutritious fluid. It contains disease-fighting molecules as well as all the nutrients a baby mammal needs. Producing milk for an offspring is called lactation .
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00576
Supination in flexed elbow is produced by -
[ "Supinator", "Biceps", "Coracobrachialis", "Brachialis" ]
B
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Biceps MovementMuscles causing movementPronationPronator quadratus (strong pronator), Pronator teres (Rapid pronator).SupinationSupinator (when elbow is extended). Biceps (when elbow is flexed).
sciq
sciq_01_06039
Transgenic animals are animals that have incorporated a gene from another species into their what?
[ "enemies", "habitats", "food", "genome" ]
D
DNA technology has proved very beneficial to humans. Transgenic animals are animals that have incorporated a gene from another species into their genome. They are used as experimental models to perform phenotypic tests with genes whose function is unknown, or to generate animals that are susceptible to certain compound...
sciq
sciq_01_07976
Bromine is much less abundant than fluorine or chlorine, but it is easily recovered from seawater, which contains about 65 mg of br− per what?
[ "gallon", "foot", "pound", "liter" ]
D
electrolysis2NaOH ( aq ) + Cl2 ( g ) + H 2 ( g ) Bromine is much less abundant than fluorine or chlorine, but it is easily recovered from seawater, which contains about 65 mg of Br− per liter. Salt lakes and underground brines are even richer sources; for example, the Dead Sea contains 4 g of Br− per liter. Iodine is t...
openbookqa
obqa_02_01652
A sea creature can defend itself easily by using
[ "hostile smiles", "malicious kisses", "toxic pricks", "noxious caresses" ]
C
poisonous darts are used for defense by sea anemones
sciq
sciq_01_08509
Earth is the only planet in the solar system that has what element, which is essential for human life, present in all three of its states?
[ "water", "carbon", "oxygen", "helium" ]
A
Earth is the only planet in the solar system that has water in all three states.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03990
MDR gene acts by:
[ "Block drug activation", "Block intracellular DNA synthesis", "Cause efflux of drug", "DNA repair inhibition" ]
C
Cause efflux of drug
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03641
HLA-B* 1502 is a genetic marker for
[ "Systemic lupus erythematosus", "Polyaeritis nodosa", "Steven Johnson syndrome", "Seronegative spondy-ahritis syndrome" ]
C
Answer- C. Steven Johnson syndromeInilitiiluals who haw HLA-B* 1502 are more likely to experience a severe disorder called Stevens-Johnson syrdrome in response to carbamazepine.
sciq
sciq_01_02065
How can people access water in an aquifer that does not flow from a spring or a geyser?
[ "evaporation", "mound building", "dig a well", "generate electricity" ]
C
Most groundwater does not flow out of an aquifer as a spring or geyser. So to use the water that's stored in an aquifer people must go after it. How? They dig a well. A well is a hole that is dug or drilled through the ground down to an aquifer. This is illustrated in Figure below .
openbookqa
obqa_02_01842
Why might wolves a new area where a lot of deer live?
[ "The wolves eat the same things that the deer eat", "They wanted to be friends with the deer.", "The wolves stay near the deer for protection", "The wolves use the deer for nutrition" ]
D
most predators live near the same environment as their prey
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03739
Latent period in primigravida is?
[ "2 hours", "6 to 8 hours", "10 to 12 hours", "14 to 16 hours" ]
B
6 to 8 hours
sciq
sciq_01_03281
During mitosis what is replicated in the primary spermatocyte?
[ "mitochondira", "dna", "rna", "oocyte" ]
B
Two identical diploid cells result from spermatogonia mitosis. One of these cells remains a spermatogonium, and the other becomes a primary spermatocyte, the next stage in the process of spermatogenesis. As in mitosis, DNA is replicated in a primary spermatocyte, and the cell undergoes cell division to produce two cell...
sciq
sciq_01_03609
What is another term for a hand lens?
[ "projecting glass", "magnifying glass", "seeing glass", "traversing glass" ]
B
An example of a lens is a hand lens, also called a magnifying glass. This type of lens makes objects look bigger than they really are. How do you think this happens?.
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00006
Which change in the state of water particles causes the particles to become arranged in a fixed position?
[ "boiling", "melting", "freezing", "evaporating" ]
C
null
sciq
sciq_01_01554
Terrestrial biomes are associated with land, while aquatic ones are associated with what?
[ "plants", "blood", "water", "air" ]
C
20.3 Terrestrial Biomes Earth has terrestrial and aquatic biomes. Aquatic biomes include both freshwater and marine environments. There are eight major terrestrial biomes: tropical rainforests, savannas, subtropical deserts, chaparral, temperate grasslands, temperate forests, boreal forests, and Arctic tundra. The same...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00313
A fundamental technique used in psychoanalysis is :
[ "Concentration", "Hyponsis", "Empathy", "Free association" ]
D
D. i.e. Free association
math_qa
mathqa_03_00217
machine p and machine q are each used to manufacture 220 sprockets . it takes machine p 10 hours longer to produce 220 sprockets than machine q . machine q produces 10 % more sprockets per hour than machine a . how many sprockets per hour does machine a produce ?
[ "5", "2", "55", "95" ]
B
"p makes x sprockets per hour . then q makes 1.1 x sprockets per hour . 220 / x = 220 / 1.1 x + 10 1.1 ( 220 ) = 220 + 11 x 11 x = 22 x = 2 the answer is b ."
sciq
sciq_01_04253
What do vertebrate chordates possess that invertebrate chordates do not?
[ "backbone", "Thumb", "parasite", "Milk production" ]
A
Chordates include vertebrates and invertebrates that have a notochord. Chordates also have a post-anal tail, dorsal hollow nerve cord, and pharyngeal slits. Vertebrate chordates have a backbone, while invertebrate chordates do not. Invertebrate chordates include tunicates and lancelets; both are primitive marine organi...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01978
1st meiotic division of oogenesis gets arrested at :
[ "Pachytene stage of prophase", "Diplotene stage of prophase", "Leptotene stage of prophase", "Metaphase stage of prophase" ]
B
The germ cell reach gonadal ridge by the 6th week to form oogonia which multiply by mitosis By 12th week the oogonia are arranged in clusters and are covered by a layer of follicular cells to form the primordial follicle The oogonia enter into the1st meiotic division but are arrested in diplotene stage of prophase and ...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00849
Which statement best describes the energy transformations that occur when a candle burns?
[ "Heat energy from the wax is converted into chemical and light energy.", "Heat energy from the air is converted into mechanical and light energy.", "Chemical energy from the wax is converted into light and heat energy.", "Chemical energy from the air is converted into mechanical and light energy." ]
C
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_03408
When you put a cold sandwich in the microwave, it will
[ "stay the same", "escalate in temperature", "decrease in temperature", "Die" ]
B
moving an object from a cool place to a warm place causes the object 's temperature to increase
sciq
sciq_01_09779
If a machine only changes the direction of a force without changing the ratio of the output/input forces, then what is its associated mechanical advantage?
[ "2", "1", "1.5", "4" ]
B
For machines that change only the direction of the force, such as the rope systems on flagpoles, the output force is the same as the input force. Therefore, the mechanical advantage is equal to 1.
sciq
sciq_01_07407
What system is the brain the control center of?
[ "circulatory", "fibrous", "nervous", "adrenal" ]
C
The brain is the control center of the nervous system. It controls virtually all mental and physical processes.
math_qa
mathqa_03_01214
a bag has 1 , 3 , 5 , 7 , 9,11 and 13 cm sticks . find the probability that they they will form a triangle if 3 sticks are drawn ?
[ "13 / 35", "14 / 35", "1 / 2", "5 / 6" ]
A
explanation : total cases : = 7 c 3 = 35 favourable cases : ( 3 , 5,7 ) , ( 3 , 7,9 ) , ( 3 , 9,11 ) , ( 3 , 11,13 ) , ( 5 , 7,9 ) , ( 5 , 7,11 ) , ( 5 , 9,11 ) , ( 5 , 9,13 ) , ( 5 , 11,13 ) , ( 7 , 9,11 ) , ( 7 , 9,13 ) , ( 7 , 11,13 ) , ( 9 , 11,13 ) = total 13 . [ others are rejected because to form a triangle it i...
math_qa
mathqa_03_03428
a sum of money is sufficient to pay p ' s wages for 24 days and q ' s wages for 40 days . the same money is sufficient to pay the wages of both for ?
[ "12", "13", "14", "15" ]
D
let the total money be $ x p ' s 1 day work = $ x / 24 q ' s 1 day work = $ x / 40 p + q 1 day work = $ x / 15 money is sufficient to pay the wages of both for 15 days answer is d
math_qa
mathqa_03_01806
if - 2 x + 3 y = 8 and 4 x - 3 y = 20 , what is the sum of x and y ?
[ "24", "28", "18", "26" ]
D
"given - 2 x + 3 y = 8 - - - eq 1 4 x - 3 y = 20 - - eq 2 sum both eqns we get 2 x = 28 = > x = 14 sub 2 x in eq 1 = > - 28 + 3 y = 8 . = > y = 12 now x + y = 12 + 14 = 26 option d is correct answer ."
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00239
Which of the following converts electrical energy into motion?
[ "light switch", "electric stove", "light bulb", "electric fan" ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_06153
When water is heated by magma and makes it's way to the surface what is created?
[ "geyser", "volcanic", "trough", "eruption" ]
A
Water works its way through porous rocks or soil. Sometimes this water is heated by nearby magma. If the water makes its way to the surface, it forms a hot spring or a geyser.
math_qa
mathqa_03_02953
vijay sells a cupboard at 12 % below cost price . had he got rs . 1650 more , he would have made a profit of 12 % . what is the cost price of the cupboard ?
[ "7450", "14900", "7400", "6875" ]
D
"explanation : cost price = 1650 / ( 0.12 + 0.12 ) = 2086 / 0.24 = rs . 6875 answer d"
openbookqa
obqa_02_04151
as the resistance to something increases , how easily that something can be done will do what?
[ "rise", "fly", "plummet", "soar" ]
C
as the resistance to something increases , how easilty that something can be done will decrease
openbookqa
obqa_02_00081
Which form can be made into a triangle?
[ "ice", "steam", "water", "salt water" ]
A
Matter in the solid phase has definite shape
math_qa
mathqa_03_04526
in an acoustics class , 120 students are male and 100 students are female . 25 % of the male students and 20 % of the female students are engineering students . 20 % of the male engineering students and 25 % of the female engineering students passed the final exam . what percentage of engineering students passed the ex...
[ "5 %", "10 %", "16 %", "22 %" ]
D
explanation : the number of female engineering students in the class is ( 20 / 100 ) × 100 = 20 . now , 25 % of the female engineering students passed the final exam : 25 . hence , the number of female engineering students who passed is 5 . there are 120 male students in the class . and 25 % of them are engineering stu...
sciq
sciq_01_05367
The conductive cells within the heart establish the heart rate and transmit it through the what?
[ "meiosis", "conduction", "myocardium", "neurons" ]
C
19.2 Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity The heart is regulated by both neural and endocrine control, yet it is capable of initiating its own action potential followed by muscular contraction. The conductive cells within the heart establish the heart rate and transmit it through the myocardium. The contractile cells...
math_qa
mathqa_03_03388
a person saved $ 10 in buying an item on sale . if he spent $ 400 for the item , approximately how much percent he saved in the transaction ?
[ "8 %", "10 %", "2 %", "2.4 %" ]
D
"actual price = 400 + 10 = $ 410 saving = 10 / 410 * 100 = 100 / 41 = 2.4 % approximately answer is d"
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02730
Kevin is observing the sky on a clear night. With the unaided eye he is able to see Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. Why would Venus appear to be brighter than the other planets?
[ "It reflects the most sunlight toward Earth.", "It is hotter than the other planets.", "It is larger than the other planets.", "It is closest planet to the Sun." ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_08491
What is the most complex organ in the human body?
[ "muscular", "brain", "liver", "heart" ]
B
The human brain is an amazing organ. It is the most complex organ in the human body. By adulthood, the brain weighs about 3 pounds and consists of billions of neurons. All those cells need a lot of energy. In fact, the adult brain uses almost a quarter of the total energy used by the body!.
sciq
sciq_01_05951
Which chromosome is associated with cri du chat syndrome?
[ "collagen 5", "genome 5", "spore 5", "chromosome 5" ]
D
Chromosomal disorders also occur when part of a chromosome becomes damaged. For example, if a tiny portion of chromosome 5 is missing, the individual will have cri du chat (cat’s cry) syndrome. These individuals have misshapen facial features, and the infant’s cry resembles a cat’s cry.
math_qa
mathqa_03_04008
a team won 40 percent of its first 30 games in a particular season , and 80 percent of its remaining games . if the team won a total of 70 percent of its games that season , what was the total number of games that the team played ?
[ "60", "90", "120", "150" ]
C
"70 % is 30 % - points above 40 % and 10 % - points below 80 % . thus the ratio of ` ` the first 30 games ' ' to ` ` remaining games ' ' is 1 : 3 . so the team played a total of 30 + 90 = 120 games . the answer is c ."
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00277
Which of the following is a controlled delivery device which is used to deliver a fixed concentration of oxygen?
[ "Venturi mask", "Nasal cannula", "Nasal mask", "Non breathing mask" ]
A
Venturi mask is a type of HAFOEmask (High Air Flow Oxygen Enrichment Devices). It is used to deliver a controlled oxygen concentration to a patient. The patient breathes a fixed concentration of oxygen enriched air because the gas flow is greater than the peak inspiratory flow rate of the patient. Thus there is minimal...
sciq
sciq_01_08246
What word do get from the arabic al-qili, meaning “ashes of the saltwort plant from salt marshes”?
[ "metals", "alkali", "crystals", "water" ]
B
The elements of group 1 are called the alkali metals. Alkali (from the Arabic al-qili, meaning “ashes of the saltwort plant from salt marshes”) was a general term for substances derived from wood ashes, all of which possessed a bitter taste and were able to neutralize acids. Although oxides of both group 1 and group 2 ...
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_03062
Robots can perform tasks that are dangerous for humans. What is the MAJOR limitation to the use of robots?
[ "The assembly pieces must be very small.", "The assembly process must remain exactly the same.", "Robots require regular maintenance.", "Robots must be provided with electricity." ]
B
null
sciq
sciq_01_07231
What happens to gas solubility as the temperature increases?
[ "fluctuates rapidly", "increases", "decreases", "stabilizes" ]
C
Gas solubility decreases as the temperature increases.
math_qa
mathqa_03_03031
there are 280 female managers in a certain company . find the total number of female employees in the company , if 2 / 5 of all the employees are managers and 2 / 5 of all male employees are managers .
[ "600", "650", "700", "750" ]
C
as per question stem 2 / 5 m ( portion of men employees who are managers ) + 280 ( portion of female employees who are managers ) = 2 / 5 t ( portion of total number of employees who are managers ) , thus we get that 2 / 5 m + 280 = 2 / 5 t , or 2 / 5 ( t - m ) = 280 , from here we get that t - m = 700 , that would be ...
math_qa
mathqa_03_01434
a can contains a mixture of liquids a and b is the ratio 7 : 5 . when 6 litres of mixture are drawn off and the can is filled with b , the ratio of a and b becomes 7 : 9 . how many liter of liquid a was contained by the can initially ?
[ "12", "18", "14", "20" ]
C
"ci * vi = cf * vf ( 7 / 12 ) * ( v 1 - 6 ) = ( 7 / 16 ) * v 1 ( v 1 - 6 ) / v 1 = 3 / 4 6 accounts for the difference of 1 on ratio scale so initial volume = v 1 = 4 * 6 = 24 litres . 7 / 12 of the initial mixture was liquid a so liquid a was ( 7 / 12 ) * 24 = 14 litres . answer : c"
openbookqa
obqa_02_02063
Which process does the slate that comes from shale come from?
[ "height", "compression", "gravity", "steel" ]
B
shale can be metamorphosed into slate by increased pressure
sciq
sciq_01_03922
What state is achieved when the forward and reverse reactions proceed at equal rates?
[ "neutrality", "equality", "equilibrium", "constant" ]
C
At equilibrium, the forward and reverse reactions proceed at equal rates. The driving force in each direction is equal, because the free energy of the reactants and products under equilibrium conditions is equivalent (ΔG = 0). We also know that, at equilibrium, Q = K eq . For a reaction that has reached equilibrium, th...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02215
Visceral Larva migrans is a feature of
[ "Ancyclostoma caninum", "Ancyclostoma braziliense", "Toxocara canis", "Ancyclostoma duodenale" ]
C
Visceral Larva Migrans Seen in:- Toxocara canis - m/c Toxocara catis Ascaris suum Angiostrongylus cantonensis Gnathostoma spinigerum.
math_qa
mathqa_03_04487
the present worth of rs . 1404 due in two equal half - yearly instalments at 8 % per annum . simple interest is :
[ "1320", "1300", "1325", "120" ]
C
"explanation : required sum = pw of rs . 702 due 6 months hence + pw of rs . 702 due 1 year hence = rs . [ 100 × 702 / 100 + ( 8 × 12 ) + 100 × 702 / 100 + ( 8 × 1 ) ] = rs . 1325 answer : c"
sciq
sciq_01_01714
What is it called when electrons are shared equally?
[ "metabolized bonds", "nonpolar bonds", "helices bonds", "polar bonds" ]
B
In other covalent bonds, electrons are shared equally. These bonds are called nonpolar bonds. Neither atom attracts the shared electrons more strongly. As a result, the atoms remain neutral. Figure below shows an example of nonpolar bonds.
openbookqa
obqa_02_01247
When dirt has eroded, it takes on this pattern
[ "circular", "grooved", "hydration", "folding" ]
B
soil loss causes grooves in soil
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02673
Which is a true statement regarding the graphing of data?
[ "It is always better to leave data in a table than to graph it.", "Bar graphs are the best type of graphs for scientific data.", "For any given set of data, there is only one correct graph or way to display it.", "Data can be displayed in many types of graphs in order to show different things about the data."...
D
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00976
The procedure involving maximum tooth structure removal is:
[ "Enameloplasty", "Air abrasion", "Preventive resin restoration", "Prophylactic odontotomy" ]
D
Current factors that dictate extension on smooth surfaces include The extent of caries or injury.  The restorative material to be used. Likewise, extension for prevention to include the caries-prone areas on occlusal surfaces has been reduced by treatments that conserve tooth structure. Such treatments may include  e...
sciq
sciq_01_01000
Insulin is made up of how many polypeptide chains?
[ "three", "four", "twelve", "two" ]
D
math_qa
mathqa_03_04265
on a sum of money , the simple interest for 2 years is rs . 330 , while the compound interest is rs . 340 , the rate of interest being the same in both the cases . the rate of interest is
[ "15 %", "14.25 %", "6.06 %", "10.5 %" ]
C
"explanation : the difference between compound interest and simple interest on rs . p for 2 years at r % per annum = ( r ã — si ) / ( 2 ã — 100 ) difference between the compound interest and simple interest = 340 - 330 = 10 ( r ã — si ) / ( 2 ã — 100 ) = 10 ( r ã — 330 ) / ( 2 ã — 100 ) = 10 r = 6.06 % answer : option ...
sciq
sciq_01_08028
How long do the long-lived isotopes require to decay to a safe level in a nuclear reactor?
[ "thousands of years", "millions of years", "hundreds of years", "tens of years" ]
A
The energy produced by a reactor fueled with enriched uranium results from the fission of uranium as well as from the fission of plutonium produced as the reactor operates. As discussed previously, the plutonium forms from the combination of neutrons and the uranium in the fuel. In any nuclear reactor, only about 0.1% ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01407
Commonest carcinoma of the with multifocal origin is
[ "Schirrhous carcinoma", "Adenocystic carcinoma", "Lobular carcinoma", "Ductal carcinoma" ]
D
Refer Robbins page no 1057 DCIS can be divided into two major architectural subtypes, comedo and noncomedo (Fig. 23-17). Some cases of DCIS have a single growth pattern, but most are comprised of a mixture of patterns. Nuclear grade and necrosis are better predictors of local recurrence and progression to invasion than...
sciq
sciq_01_09033
What type of doctor specializes in the laboratory detection of disease?
[ "pathologist", "diagnostician", "infectious disease physician", "internist" ]
A
Pathologist A pathologist is a medical doctor or veterinarian who has specialized in the laboratory detection of disease in animals, including humans. These professionals complete medical school education and follow it with an extensive post-graduate residency at a medical center. A pathologist may oversee clinical lab...
openbookqa
obqa_02_01988
A plastic bag is filled with milk and is placed in a chest. The chest has a device which takes all of the warm air away, so eventually, the milk will
[ "quake", "be seared", "be solid", "melt" ]
C
freezing point means temperature below which a liquid freezes
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00722
What do all mammals have in common that distinguishes them from birds?
[ "eyes", "fur", "a brain", "a heart" ]
B
null
sciq
sciq_01_08229
What are the subatomic particles of the nucleus called?
[ "nucleons", "eukaryotes", "cores", "protons" ]
A
Summary Subatomic particles of the nucleus (protons and neutrons) are called nucleons. Anuclide is an atom with a particular number of protons and neutrons. An unstable nucleus that decays spontaneously is radioactive, and its emissions are collectively called radioactivity. Isotopes that emit radiation are Saylor URL:...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01562
Nerves of latarjet are spared in
[ "Highly selective vagotomy", "Vagotomy and antrectomy", "Vagotomy and Drainage", "truncal Vagotomy" ]
A
Types of vagotomy Highly selective vagotomy (HSV) Vagotomy and drainage (V+D) Vagotomy and antrectomy (V+A) Vagotomy is a component of each of these procedures. It decreases the acid secretion by stopping cholinergic input into the stomach. But since vagus nerve is also the motor supply of stomach and the antropyloro...
math_qa
mathqa_03_03861
a batsman in his 17 th innings makes a score of 85 and their by increasing his average by 3 . what is his average after the 17 th innings ?
[ "28", "27", "12", "37" ]
D
"explanation : 16 x + 85 = 17 ( x + 3 ) x = 34 + 3 = 37 answer : d"
math_qa
mathqa_03_04649
if the length of the longest chord of a certain circle is 22 , what is the radius of that certain circle ?
[ "11", "5", "10", "15" ]
A
"longest chord of a circle is the diameter of the circle diameter = 2 * radius if diameter of the circle is given as 22 = 2 * 11 so radius of the circle = 11 correct answer - a"
sciq
sciq_01_09187
Hair is a component of which bodily system?
[ "relatable system", "integumentary system", "circulatory", "trypeta system" ]
B
Well maybe not yours. But some other person's. Hair is an integral part of the integumentary system. And although many people may lose some or all of the hair on top of their head, they still have hair on their arms and legs that perform important functions.
openbookqa
obqa_02_02916
Which is likely to spread seed?
[ "a car", "a sun beam", "a whale", "a hummingbird" ]
D
A bird is a pollinating animal
sciq
sciq_01_02820
What is a soft, gray, nontoxic alkaline earth metal?
[ "potassium", "calcium", "magnesium", "pewter" ]
B
For a better understanding of alkaline Earth metals, let’s take a closer look at two of them: calcium (Ca) and strontium (Sr). Calcium is a soft, gray, nontoxic alkaline Earth metal. Although pure calcium doesn’t exist in nature, calcium compounds are very common in Earth’s crust and in sea water. Calcium is also the m...
math_qa
mathqa_03_01906
the cost price of a radio is rs . 4500 and it was sold for rs . 3200 , find the loss % ?
[ "28.9 %", "22 %", "28 %", "45 %" ]
A
"4500 - - - - 1300 100 - - - - ? = > 28.9 % answer : a"
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00236
The time between entry of the organism and to produce maximum infection is known as
[ "Lead time", "Generation time", "Serial interval lead", "Incubation period" ]
B
Generation Time- The interval of time between receipt of infection by a host and maximal infectivity of that host. The incubation period is used for infections that manifest disease whereas generation time refers to the transmission of infection whether clinical or subclinical. Ref : Park 23rd edition Pgno : 100
openbookqa
obqa_02_00926
Plants may use leaves, especially waxy ones, in order to
[ "create a way to grow", "collect and hold on to dampness", "store food for themselves", "water themselves in droughts" ]
B
waxy leaves are used for storing water by some plants
openbookqa
obqa_02_00951
The changing of night to day occur
[ "three times a day", "seven times a week", "six times a week", "twenty-nine times a month" ]
B
cycles of day and night occur once per day
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00744
Wire was looped several times around an iron nail, and the wire's ends were connected to a battery. For which of these will this device most likely be used?
[ "to produce a heat source", "to demonstrate frictional forces", "to create a magnetic field", "to generate a sound wave" ]
C
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_00183
What should my thermometer read if I want to make sure my home-made popsicles are done?
[ "212 degrees F.", "0 degrees C.", "39 degrees F.", "32 degrees C." ]
B
freezing point means temperature at which a liquid freezes
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03823
Thoracic duct crosses at
[ "T1", "C7", "T5", "T8" ]
B
In the neck thoracic duct arches laterally at the level of C7 <img src=" /> B D CHAURASIA'S HUMAN ANATOMY UPPER LIMB THORAX-VOLUME-1 SIXTH EDITION Page no-285
openbookqa
obqa_02_03804
What is most like a fish?
[ "offspring of frogs", "a desk", "a diva", "a solar system" ]
A
young amphibians breathe through gills
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03715
A Panel discussion is ?
[ "Mass approach", "Individual approach", "Group approach", "One way communication" ]
C
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Group approach
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01135
Gynaecomastia is caused by -
[ "Spironolactone", "Rifampicin", "Thiazide", "Propranolol" ]
A
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Spironolactone Drugs causing gynecomastia Calcium channel antagonist o Isoniazide o Reserpine o Clomiphene o Ketoconazole Digitalis o Methyldopa o Estrogens o Phenytoin o Cimetidine Ethionamide o Testosterone o Griseofulvin o Spironolactone
openbookqa
obqa_02_02393
A cloud that begins to precipitate onto the ground is
[ "fluttering", "laughing", "crowing", "leaking" ]
D
precipitation is when water falls from the sky
sciq
sciq_01_05754
What state of matter exists if particles do not have enough kinetic energy to overcome the force of attraction between them?
[ "solid", "plasma", "liquid", "gas" ]
A
If particles do not have enough kinetic energy to overcome the force of attraction between them, matter exists as a solid. The particles are packed closely together and held rigidly in place. All they can do is vibrate. This explains why solids have a fixed volume and a fixed shape.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04897
Endoscopic USG criteria for chronic pancreatitis, when the diameter of the main pancreatic duct is?
[ ">1 mm", "1.5 mm", ">2 mm", ">3 mm" ]
D
Ans DEndoscopic USG features of chronic pancreatitis:1. Hyperechoic foci with shadowing (Major)2. Lobularity with honeycombing (Major)3. Lobularity without honeycombing (Minor)4. Hyperechoic foci without shadowing (Minor)5. Cysts (Minor)6. Stranding (Minor)7. Main pancreatic duct (MPD) calculi (Major)8. Irregular MPD c...
sciq
sciq_01_00782
What occurs when spores from two parents fuse and form a zygospore?
[ "sexual reproduction", "internal reproduction", "asexual reproduction", "twins" ]
A
The majority of fungi can reproduce both asexually and sexually. This allows them to adjust to conditions in the environment. Yeast reproduce asexually by budding. Other fungi reproduce asexually by producing spores. Sexual reproduction occurs when spores from two parents fuse and form a zygospore.
math_qa
mathqa_03_04669
mike drives his new corvette from san francisco to las vegas , a journey of 640 miles . he drives the first half of the trip at an average rate of 80 miles per hour , but has to slow down for the second half of his journey . if the second half of the trip takes him 200 percent longer than the first half , what is his a...
[ "26.7", "j = 30.0", "j = 40.0", "j = 53.3" ]
C
veritas prepofficial solution correct answer : c using the formula : time = distance / rate , we find that mike takes 4 hours to cover the first 320 miles of his trip . since the 2 nd 320 miles take 200 % longer than the first , it takes mike 8 hours longer , or 12 hours . ( note : 200 % longer than the first half is n...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02402
The most common cause of epididymitis is
[ "Gonococcal infection", "Chlamydia infection", "Proteus infection", "Tubercular infection" ]
B
Epididymitis is most common in young men ages 19 to 35. Chlamydia is the most common cause in sexually active men younger than 35 years (accounting for up to 50% of cases). Infections with urinary coliforms (eg, E coli, Pseudomonas species, Proteus species, Klebsiella species) are the most common cause in children and ...
math_qa
mathqa_03_02115
a works twice as fast as b . if b can complete a work in 12 days independently , the number of days in which a and b can together finish the work is :
[ "4 days", "6 days", "8 days", "18 days" ]
A
solution rates of worktio of raing of a and b = 2 : 1 . so , ratio of times taken = 1 : 2 ∴ a ’ s 1 day ’ s work = 1 / 6 b ’ s 1 day ’ s work = 1 / 12 ( a + b ) ' s 1 day ’ s work = ( 1 / 6 + 1 / 12 ) = 3 / 12 = 1 / 4 so , a and b together can finish the work in 4 days . answer a
sciq
sciq_01_05094
Genetic equilibrium occurs when what process doesn't exist within the population?
[ "variation", "reproduction", "evolution", "movement" ]
C
The Hardy-Weinberg model describes how a population can remain at genetic equilibrium , referred to as the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. Genetic equilibrium occurs when there is no evolution within the population. In other words, the frequency of alleles (variants of a gene) will be the same from one generation to anothe...
openbookqa
obqa_02_02705
An object that is stopped is
[ "accelerated", "halted", "off-balance.", "wind-blown" ]
B
stopped means no speed
sciq
sciq_01_04926
What do you call trees that lose their leaves in the fall and grow new ones in the spring?
[ "coniferous", "fibrous", "deciduous", "perennial" ]
C
Humid continental climates are found between 40° and 60° north latitude. The northeastern U. S. has this type of climate. Summers are warm to hot, and winters are cold. Precipitation is moderate, and it falls year round. Deciduous trees grow in this climate ( Figure below ). They lose their leaves in the fall and grow ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00371
Aerial blood gas of a 5 year old child done at sea level gives the following results: pH 7.41, PaO2, 100 mmHg, and PaCO2, 40 mmHg. The child is being ventilated with 80% oxygen. What is the (A-a) DO2.-
[ "570.4 mm Hg", "520.4 mm Hg", "470.4 mm Hg", "420.4 mm Hg" ]
D
Alveolar air equation: Using the alveolar air equation - PAO2 = - Data: Fraction of O2 in the inspired air = 80% Barometric pressure = 760 mm Hg (sea level) Water vapor pressure = 47 mm Hg Respiratory quotient = 0.8 Hence, Alveolar PO2 = - = 570.4 - 50 = 520.4 mm Hg Aerial PO2 is given = 100 mm Hg Hence, (A - a) DO2 = ...
math_qa
mathqa_03_00646
if the operation ø is defined for all positive integers x and w by x ø w = ( 2 ^ x ) / ( 2 ^ w ) then ( 3 ø 1 ) ø 1 = ?
[ "2", "4", "8", "16" ]
C
"3 ø 1 = 2 ^ 3 / 2 ^ 1 = 4 4 ø 1 = 2 ^ 4 / 2 = 8 the answer is c ."
sciq
sciq_01_02508
What makes monotremes different than other mammals?
[ "they reproduce asexually", "they lack backbones", "they spawn", "they lay eggs" ]
D
29.6 Mammals Mammals in general are vertebrates that possess hair and mammary glands. The mammalian integument includes various secretory glands, including sebaceous glands, eccrine glands, apocrine glands, and mammary glands. Mammals are synapsids, meaning that they have a single opening in the skull. A key characteri...
math_qa
mathqa_03_03806
x + ( 1 / x ) = 2.5 find x ^ 2 + ( 1 / x ^ 2 )
[ "2.25", "3.25", "4.25", "5.25" ]
C
"squaring on both sides ( x + 1 / x ) ^ 2 = 2.5 ^ 2 x ^ 2 + 1 / x ^ 2 = 6.25 - 2 x ^ 2 + 1 / x ^ 2 = 4.25 answer : c"
sciq
sciq_01_08579
Most bird species display this behavior, meaning the male and female remain together for breeding for a few years or until one mate dies?
[ "monogamy", "dichotomy", "isolation", "polygamy" ]
A
In birds, 90% to 95% of species are monogamous , meaning the male and female remain together for breeding for a few years or until one mate dies. Birds of all types, from parrots to eagles and falcons, are monogamous. Usually, the parents take turns incubating the eggs. Birds usually incubate their eggs after the last ...