What unusual behavior did Shelley Adamo observe in crickets infected by a virus?
6 Accidental Discoveries You've Probably Never Heard Of

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They stopped eating.
They became more aggressive.
They started flying.
They showed increased interest in mating.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What accidental observation helped George Liu understand the role of pigments in bacteria?
A change in temperature.
The smell of bleach.
A new type of bacteria.
A different growth medium.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What did Liz Tibbetts discover about paper wasps?
They can recognize each other's faces.
They are solitary insects.
They build nests underground.
They communicate through sound.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the unexpected result of the CRISPR CAS 9 research?
It was too expensive to use.
It was ineffective on DNA.
It caused mutations.
It could edit RNA.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Wilson Greatbatch accidentally invent the pacemaker?
By connecting the wrong circuit.
By using a faulty battery.
By misplacing a transistor.
By using the wrong type of wire.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was unique about the plastic Jeanette Garcia accidentally created?
It was biodegradable.
It was transparent.
It was super strong and recyclable.
It was magnetic.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What common theme ties together the accidental discoveries discussed in the video?
They all involved curiosity and observation.
They all required a microscope.
They were all made by biologists.
They all involved chemical reactions.
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