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What is the approximate diameter of a human hair in nanometers?

2.5 nanometers
1 nanometer
25,400,000 nanometers
80,000-100,000 nanometers (correct)

What is a potential risk of using nanobots in medicine?

They may enhance scanning and diagnosis of diseases
They may cure cancer
They may create more options for renewable energy
They may become broken or haywire (correct)

What is the main goal of agroecology in farming?

To create more sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices (correct)
To increase crop yields using nanotechnology
To develop genetically modified crops
To reduce the use of pesticides and fertilizers

What is the approximate diameter of a single gold atom in nanometers?

0.33 nanometers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of using nanotechnology in environmental issues?

It can detect and neutralize harmful chemicals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of nanomedicine?

To develop new medicine delivery systems (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the comparative scale of a marble and the Earth if the diameter of the marble is one nanometer?

The diameter of the Earth would be about one meter (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of widespread adoption of nanotechnology in energy production?

It may lead to a decrease in the value of fossil fuels (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the article 'Ethics in Research with Vulnerable Populations and Emerging Countries: The Golden Rice Case'?

The ethics of researching and developing Golden Rice (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using nanomaterials in environmental applications?

They can detect and neutralize harmful chemicals (A) Signup and view all the answers

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