Biofabrication and Cultured Leather Concepts

Biofabrication and Cultured Leather Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Business

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video discusses the potential of biofabrication, a process of using cells to grow biological products like tissues and organs. It highlights the environmental impact of traditional livestock farming and presents biofabrication as a sustainable alternative. The focus is on biofabricated leather, which is simpler to produce and less controversial than other animal products. The process involves taking cells from animals, multiplying them, and creating leather without animal sacrifice. The video envisions a future where biofabrication is a mainstream industry, offering environmentally responsible and humane products.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reaction of people when the company started 3D printing human tissues?

They ignored it completely.

They were very supportive.

They considered it a bit crazy.

They thought it was a common practice.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the projected global herd size needed to meet future demands for animal products?

150 billion animals

100 billion animals

60 billion animals

30 billion animals

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is biofabrication primarily concerned with?

Growing plants in labs

Using cells to grow biological products

Developing new animal breeds

Creating synthetic chemicals

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is leather considered a 'gateway material' in biofabrication?

It is less polarizing for consumers and regulators.

It is not widely used.

It is more complex to produce than meat.

It requires multiple cell types.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the process of creating cultured leather?

Tanning the leather

Layering the sheets

Harvesting collagen

Taking cells from an animal

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main building block in cultured leather?

Chitin

Elastin

Collagen

Keratin

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can the properties of cultured leather be controlled?

By changing the animal species

By altering the tanning process

By adjusting the number of tissue layers

By using different chemicals

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