Creating Artificial Life

Creating Artificial Life

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Engineering, Other, Biology

11th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video explores the creation of artificial life using digital information, focusing on the development of a synthetic mycoplasma. It discusses the challenges of assembling large DNA sequences and the potential future applications of synthetic genomes, such as producing complex organic materials. The process involves using multiple organisms to assemble DNA and highlights the shift from traditional genetic engineering to synthetic biology.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of creating a mycoplasma in the context of artificial life?

It has a genome larger than the human genome.

It represents the first living thing with a computer as a parent.

It was created without any external help.

It is the largest known bacteria.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did researchers use watermarks in the synthetic DNA?

To prove the DNA was artificially created.

To enhance the biological function of the DNA.

To make the DNA more resistant to mutations.

To increase the stability of the DNA.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organisms were used to help assemble the synthetic genome?

Baker's yeast and E. coli

Mycoplasma and humans

Viruses and fungi

Plants and animals

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential future application of synthetic genomes?

Engineering animals that do not require food.

Creating organisms that can produce complex organic materials.

Developing organisms that can survive in space.

Designing plants that grow without sunlight.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does synthetic genome technology differ from traditional genetic engineering?

It allows for the modification of one gene at a time.

It enables the simultaneous alteration of dozens or hundreds of genes.

It is limited to changes in plant genomes only.

It cannot be used to create new organisms.

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