CLEAN : Scientists in Stockholm test wastewater for traces of Covid-19

CLEAN : Scientists in Stockholm test wastewater for traces of Covid-19

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Biology

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the detection of the source code 2 virus in wastewater treatment plants in Stockholm. It explains the process of collecting samples, monitoring virus trends, and analyzing the RNA of the virus. The project aims to detect the virus earlier than traditional healthcare methods and gather insights on virus spread across different areas.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the study conducted at the wastewater treatment plants in Stockholm?

To improve water purification methods

To detect the source code 2 virus

To analyze chemical pollutants

To study the effects of climate change

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the researchers first detect virus particles in the wastewater?

Week 25

Week 20

Week 16

Week 10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for not detecting the virus during the summer?

The virus was eradicated

The samples were contaminated

The virus was below detection limits

The equipment was faulty

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are the wastewater samples analyzed for virus particles?

National Health Institute

City Hall Laboratory

KTH Wastewater Center

Stockholm University

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is extracted from the virus in the wastewater samples for analysis?

Lipids

RNA

Proteins

DNA

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the project aim to benefit public health?

By reducing water pollution

By providing early virus detection

By improving healthcare facilities

By developing new vaccines

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional information does the project hope to gather?

Effectiveness of vaccines

Economic impact of the virus

Public awareness levels

Differences in virus spread across areas