input: OPTIONS:
- equally
- more strongly
- differently
- less strongly Now, answer this question: Answer the following question given this paragraph: The reactivity of alkaline Earth metals increases from the top to the bottom of the group. That's because the atoms get bigger from the top to the bottom, so the valence electrons are farther from the nucleus. When valence electrons are farther from the nucleus, they are attracted less strongly by the nucleus and more easily removed from the atom. This makes the atom more reactive. Q: Are valence electrons attracted more or less strongly when they are farther from the nucleus? A:
A:
output: less strongly

Answer the following question given this paragraph: Amino groups are found within amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. Q: Amino groups are found within amino acids, nicknamed the building blocks of what? A:

OPTIONS:
- lipids
- protons
- carbohydrates
- proteins

Answer: proteins

Problem: OPTIONS:
- plug
- muscles
- cartilage
- socket
Q: Answer the following question given this paragraph: Anatomy of a Tooth The teeth are secured in the alveolar processes (sockets) of the maxilla and the mandible. Gingivae (commonly called the gums) are soft tissues that line the alveolar processes and surround the necks of the teeth. Teeth are also held in their sockets by a connective tissue called the periodontal ligament. The two main parts of a tooth are the crown, which is the portion projecting above the gum line, and the root, which is embedded within the maxilla and mandible. Both parts contain an inner pulp cavity, containing loose connective tissue through which run nerves and blood vessels. The region of the pulp cavity that runs through the root of the tooth is called the root canal. Surrounding the pulp cavity is dentin, a bone-like tissue. In the root of each tooth, the dentin is covered by an even harder bone-like layer called cementum. In the crown of each tooth, the dentin is covered by an outer layer of enamel, the hardest substance in the body (Figure 23.11). Although enamel protects the underlying dentin and pulp cavity, it is still nonetheless susceptible to mechanical and chemical erosion, or what is known as tooth decay. The most common form, dental caries (cavities) develops when colonies of bacteria feeding on sugars in the mouth release acids that cause soft tissue inflammation and degradation of the calcium crystals of the enamel. The digestive functions of the mouth are summarized in Table 23.4. Q: What secures teeth in the mouth? A:
Answer: socket

Problem:OPTIONS:
- heavier
- longer
- narrower
- shorter

Answer the following question given this paragraph: Q: Is the digestive tract of many sharks longer or shorter than many other vertebrates? A:
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A: shorter

Answer the following question given this paragraph: In some cases, an endocrine gland secretes a normal amount of hormone, but target cells do not respond to the hormone. Often, this is because target cells have because resistant to the hormone. Type 2 diabetes is an example of this type of endocrine disorder. In Type 2 diabetes, body cells do not respond to normal amounts of insulin. As a result, cells do not take up glucose and the amount of glucose in the blood becomes too high. This type of diabetes is not generally treated with insulin injections. Instead, it is usually treated with medication and diet. Q: In type 2 diabetes, body cells do not respond to normal amounts of what hormone? A:
OPTIONS:
- glucose
- hemoglobin
- estrogen
- insulin
insulin

Answer the following question given this paragraph: When matter reacts, there can be mass that comes from nowhere and is unaccounted for. Q: When matter reacts, there can be what that comes from nowhere and is unaccounted for? A:
OPTIONS:
- concentrations
- combustions
- bonds
- mass

Answer:
mass