Leather from a Lab Quiz

What is biofabrication commonly used for in medicine?

• Developing new medicines

• Growing body parts for transplants

• Creating new animals

• Building houses

How do scientists grow leather using biofabrication?

• Hunt animals in the wild for their skin

• Take cells from an animal and grow them in a lab

• Use synthetic materials to create leather

• Import leather from other countries

What is the advantage of biofabricated leather according to the text?

• It has a shorter lifespan

• It is cheaper than traditional leather

• Scientists can make it with desired qualities

• It is harmful to animals

What does Andras Forgacs believe about biofabrication?

• It is not a viable option for the future

• It will harm the environment

• It may be a natural evolution of manufacturing

• It is too expensive to implement

What is the process of 'tan the hide' in leather production?

• Cutting the leather into pieces

• Dyeing the leather

• Turning animal skin into leather

• Selling the leather in stores

How are thin sheets of cells used in biofabrication to create leather?

• Layered to combine into thicker sheets

• Discarded as waste

• Sent to other labs for research

• Used for medical experiments

What is the main concern raised in the text about the global leather industry?

• It kills over a billion animals every year

• It is too expensive to sustain

• It is not popular among consumers

• It is harmful to the environment

What other product could potentially be grown using biofabrication?

• Plastic

• Meat

• Metal

• Wood

What does Andras Forgacs think is 'crazy' according to the text?

• The concept of biofabrication

• What we do today

• The idea of growing meat in labs

• The use of traditional leather

How are cells obtained to grow leather using biofabrication?

• Extracted from synthetic materials

• Taken from an animal without harming it

• Purchased from leather factories

• Imported from other countries