¿Se puede crear vida en el laboratorio?

¿Se puede crear vida en el laboratorio?

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Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering

10th - 12th Grade

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The video explores the concept of synthetic life, inspired by Aldous Huxley's vision in 'Brave New World'. It delves into the scientific efforts to understand the origins of life, highlighting experiments by Oparin, Urey, and Miller. The discussion extends to metabolic pathways, protocells, and recent advances in synthetic biology, including the creation of proto-cells and genetic modifications. Ethical implications of these advancements are also considered, emphasizing the responsibility that comes with such power.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What futuristic scenario did Aldous Huxley envision in his novel?

A world where technology is banned

A world where humans live in harmony with nature

A world where life is created in laboratories

A world where natural procreation is celebrated

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main finding of the Urey-Miller experiment?

RNA can function as an enzyme

Amino acids can form under early Earth conditions

DNA can be synthesized from proteins

Life can be created from inert matter

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the RNA world hypothesis?

DNA and proteins emerged simultaneously

RNA was the first genetic material to form

Proteins were the first to form

Life began with metabolic processes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent discovery was made about peptides?

They cannot form without DNA

They arise automatically from certain compounds

They are the final step in forming life

They can only form in living organisms

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a protocell?

A fully developed living cell

A cluster of non-living components with life-like properties

A type of bacteria

A synthetic virus

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one ethical concern regarding laboratory-created life?

It could lead to the extinction of natural species

The cost of creating life is too high

It raises questions about the definition of life

It is too difficult to achieve

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a chimera in the context of laboratory experiments?

A mythical creature

An organism with genetic material from multiple species

A new form of bacteria

A type of virus