6 Accidental Discoveries You've Probably Never Heard Of

6 Accidental Discoveries You've Probably Never Heard Of

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Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video explores various accidental scientific discoveries, highlighting the importance of curiosity and observation. It covers the discovery of penicillin, a cricket virus affecting mating behavior, a pigment in Streptococcus bacteria, wasp face recognition, RNA editing with CRISPR-Cas9, the invention of the pacemaker, and a new recyclable plastic. Each discovery was a result of unexpected events and keen observation, emphasizing the role of chance and curiosity in scientific breakthroughs.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual behavior did Shelley Adamo observe in crickets infected by a virus?

They stopped eating.

They became more aggressive.

They started flying.

They showed increased interest in mating.

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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.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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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.

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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.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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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.

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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.