
Plastic Degradation and Upcycling Concepts
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Biology, Science, Chemistry
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard

Jackson Turner
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What inspired Dr. Federica Bertocchini to discover the plastic-degrading ability of wax worms?
She read about it in a scientific journal.
She was experimenting with different types of worms.
She was cleaning her beehive and noticed the worms' behavior.
She was conducting a formal research project.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What substance in wax worms' saliva helps degrade plastic?
Proteins
Lipids
Carbohydrates
Enzymes
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is plastic difficult to break down in nature?
It is resistant to water.
It has very strong chemical bonds.
It is made of short polymer chains.
It is a natural material.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the enzyme found in the bacteria Ideonella sakaiensis that can break down PET plastic?
Amylase
Lipase
PETase
Cellulase
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did researchers enhance the efficiency of PETase enzyme?
By mixing it with other chemicals.
By exposing it to high temperatures.
By using AI to simulate enzyme mutations.
By using traditional breeding methods.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name given to the AI-enhanced version of PETase?
Turbo PETase
Fast PETase
Ultra PETase
Super PETase
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What compound can be produced from plastic using E. coli?
Ethanol
Vanillin
Acetone
Methane
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