Stewart Brand: The dawn of de-extinction. Are you ready?

Stewart Brand: The dawn of de-extinction. Are you ready?

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Biology, Science

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the extinction of the passenger pigeon and other species, highlighting the impact of human activities. It explores the potential of biotechnology to bring back extinct species, focusing on efforts by scientists and organizations like Revive and Restore. The video also addresses ethical concerns and the importance of conservation, emphasizing the need for public engagement and responsible de-extinction practices.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the extinction of the passenger pigeon?

Habitat destruction

Commercial hunting

Climate change

Natural predators

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which technology is George Church associated with in the context of de-extinction?

Multiplex Automated Genome Engineering

CRISPR-Cas9

Gene therapy

Cloning

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the closest living relative of the passenger pigeon?

Mourning dove

Band-tailed pigeon

Eurasian collared dove

Rock pigeon

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the Revive and Restore initiative?

To create new species

To promote de-extinction responsibly

To study ancient DNA

To conserve endangered species

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which extinct animal was successfully cloned, albeit briefly, in Spain?

Passenger pigeon

Thylacine

Bucardo

Carolina parakeet

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of cryopreservation in de-extinction efforts?

To study animal behavior

To enhance breeding programs

To preserve genetic material

To create new habitats

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern of conservationists regarding de-extinction?

It is too expensive

It requires too much technology

It could overshadow efforts to protect existing species

It may lead to new diseases

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