In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.

Q: In mathematical analysis , the maxima and minima ( the respective plurals of maximum and minimum ) of a function , known collectively as extrema ( the plural of extremum ) , are the largest and smallest value of the function , either within a given range ( the local or relative extrema ) or on the entire domain of a function ( the global or absolute extrema ) .

A: In mathematics , the maximum and minimum of a function are the largest and smallest value that the function takes at a given point .
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Q: The Angiosperm Phylogeny Group , or APG , is an informal international group of systematic botanists who collaborate to establish a consensus on the taxonomy of flowering plants ( angiosperms ) that reflects new knowledge about plant relationships discovered through phylogenetic studies .

A: The Angiosperm Phylogeny Group ( APG ) is an informal international group of botanists who came together to try try and get a consensus on the taxonomy of flowering plants ( angiosperms ) .
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Q: Lacking individual names , the metatarsal bones are numbered from the medial side ( the side of the great toe ) : the first , second , third , fourth , and fifth metatarsal ( often depicted with Roman numerals ) .

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The metatarsal bones are numbered from the side of the large toe : the first , second , third , fourth , and fifth metatarsal .
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