Creating a Unicorn: Science and Genomics

What is the main scientific approach discussed for creating a unicorn?

• Breeding horses with horned animals

• Genetically modifying a horse to have a horn

• Crossing a horse with a rhinoceros

• Using magic spells

What is a genome?

• A set of instructions for building an organism

• A type of DNA editing tool

• A magical spellbook

• A collection of animal species

How can scientists change the characteristics of an organism?

• By crossbreeding with other species

• By exposing it to radiation

• By altering its genome

• By feeding it special foods

Why might scientists study the rhinoceros genome to create a unicorn?

• Rhinos have a horn in the middle of their head

• Rhinos have a similar diet to horses

• Rhinos are magical creatures

• Rhinos are closely related to horses

What is a major challenge in using the rhino genome to create a unicorn?

• Rhino DNA is incompatible with horse DNA

• Rhinos cannot be bred with horses

• The rhino genome is too complex to understand fully

• Rhinos are endangered