TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you are given two statements. The task is to output whether a given textual premise, i.e. Statement 2, entails or implies a given scientific fact, i.e. Statement 1. The output should be 'entails' if Statement 2 supports Statement 1 and should be 'neutral' otherwise.
PROBLEM: Sentence 1: Cells come from preexisting cells. Sentence 2: all cells arise form division of preexisting cells, rather than spontaneous generation.

SOLUTION: entails

PROBLEM: Sentence 1: The rocks athe mid-ocean ridge are nearly free of sediment. Sentence 2: Our results indicate that the Blake Outer Ridge BSR is compatible with a model of methane hydrate in sediment, overlaying a layer of free methane gas-saturated sediment.

SOLUTION: neutral

PROBLEM: Sentence 1: A(n) cell is the lowest level of organism that can perform all activities required for life. Sentence 2: Low amounts of many 'poisons' in the right cells are actually necessary for life, and all vitamins and minerals are toxic above certain levels.

SOLUTION:
neutral