Self Assembly in Nature and Technology

Self Assembly in Nature and Technology

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Chemistry, Science, Computers, Design

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video explores the concept of self assembly, a process where unordered parts autonomously form organized structures. This phenomenon is crucial in biological systems, enabling functions like protein folding and DNA replication. Self assembly is not limited to biology; it is observed in various fields, from chemistry to robotics. The video discusses its applications in technology, such as creating molecular microchips and drug delivery systems. Future advancements may lead to self-repairing materials and adaptive buildings, highlighting the potential of self assembly to revolutionize design and engineering.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary difference between self assembly in nature and man-made objects?

Self assembly involves external guidance.

Man-made objects can repair themselves.

Self assembly occurs without external intervention.

Man-made objects can reproduce.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do proteins achieve their functional 3-D structures?

Through random folding.

By external manipulation.

Via interactions between amino acids and their environment.

By being assembled manually.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What analogy is used to describe the structure of viruses?

Snowflakes

Magnets

Soccer balls

Bicycle chains

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a challenge in creating a perfect sphere through traditional means?

It is too expensive.

It is impossible to do manually.

It requires too much time.

It is difficult to achieve precision.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can self assembly be used to create a perfect sphere?

By using a 3D printer.

By inflating a balloon.

By using magnetic connections in a container.

By manually assembling each piece.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one current application of self assembly in technology?

Creating traditional microchips.

Building skyscrapers.

Making molecular microchips.

Designing manual assembly lines.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might self assembly be used in future construction?

By using traditional building methods.

By creating static structures.

By allowing buildings to adapt to their environment.

By relying solely on human labor.

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