Exploring Genetics, Cloning, and the Possibility of a Real Jurassic Park

What is the main scientific field explored in the story of Jurassic Park?

• Geology

• Chemistry

• Genetics

• Astrophysics

Who is credited with the early experiments that laid the foundation for genetics?

• Francis Crick

• James Watson

• Gregor Mendel

• Rosalind Franklin

What was the significant achievement of James Watson and Francis Crick?

• Cloning the first mammal

• Discovering the structure of DNA

• Inventing the microscope

• Developing the theory of relativity

What was the first mammal to be cloned from an adult cell?

• Dolly the sheep

• A mouse

• A rabbit

• A frog

What is one potential future application of cloning mentioned in the transcript?

• Building faster computers

• Cloning organs for transplants

• Creating new planets

• Time travel

What is the concept of de-extinction?

• Creating new species from scratch

• Bringing extinct species back to life

• Preventing species from going extinct

• Studying fossils of extinct species

Which extinct animal is George Church attempting to bring back using genetic technology?

• The passenger pigeon

• The woolly mammoth

• The dodo bird

• The saber-toothed tiger

What is a major challenge in creating a real-life Jurassic Park?

• Finding a suitable island

• Training dinosaurs

• Building strong enclosures

• Locating viable dinosaur DNA

What is the estimated half-life of genetic material under ideal conditions?

• 521 years

• 100 years

• 1,000 years

• 10,000 years

What is one reason why a real-life Jurassic Park is unlikely to happen?

• Legal restrictions

• Insufficient technology

• Lack of interest

• Absence of dinosaur DNA