The First-Ever Map of Mars’s Interior

The video discusses Dr. Emmett Chappelle's pioneering work in life detection, focusing on his development of a test using firefly chemicals to detect ATP, a universal energy molecule in living organisms. Despite challenges, his innovations have found significant applications on Earth, including in medical diagnostics and agriculture. Chappelle's legacy is celebrated through his contributions to science and his recognition by NASA and the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

What was one of the main challenges in detecting life on other planets as mentioned in the video?

• Absence of scientific interest

• Life forms being too small to see

• Lack of advanced technology

• Insufficient funding for research

What molecule did Chappelle focus on to detect life, which is common to all living things on Earth?

• Protein

• ATP

• RNA

• DNA

How did Chappelle's test detect the presence of ATP in a sample?

• By detecting light emission

• By analyzing sound waves

• By observing color changes

• By measuring temperature changes

What was a significant application of Chappelle's ATP test on Earth?

• Measuring air quality

• Diagnosing infections in humans

• Identifying new plant species

• Detecting life on Mars

Which of the following was NOT a use of Chappelle's fluorescent tests?

• Detecting life on the moon

• Monitoring crop health from space

• Visualizing tumors in mice

• Tagging active genes in cells

What recognition did Emmett Chappelle receive for his work with Firefly Light?

• NASA's Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal

• Fields Medal

• Nobel Prize in Chemistry

• Pulitzer Prize

What year was Emmett Chappelle inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame?

• 1994

• 2000

• 2007

• 2019