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What inspired passive cooling in skyscrapers?
What inspired passive cooling in skyscrapers?
- Termite mounds (correct)
- Ant mounts
- Spiro mounds
- Ant movement
What was used as an inspiration for belt movement of military tanks?
What was used as an inspiration for belt movement of military tanks?
- The gene from Bacillus thuringiensis
- Protein produced by Bacillus thuringiensis with insecticide property
- Retinal prosthetic (correct)
- Biofertilizers
Which organism's gene was used to develop genetically modified corn?
Which organism's gene was used to develop genetically modified corn?
- Bacillus cereus
- Bacillus anthracis
- Bacillus subtilis
- Bacillus thuringiensis (correct)
What is the range of a nanoparticle's size?
What is the range of a nanoparticle's size?
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Study Notes
Biomimicry Inspirations
- Termite mounds inspired passive cooling in skyscrapers due to their natural ventilation systems.
Biological Inspirations for Technology
- The movement of military tanks' belts was inspired by the movement of the caterpillar.
Genetically Modified Organisms
- The gene of the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis was used to develop genetically modified corn.
Nanotechnology
- The size range of a nanoparticle is typically between 1-100 nanometers.
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