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Passenger Pigeon De-Extinction Quiz

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Which of the following is a reason for the increasing rate of species extinction mentioned in the text?

Natural disasters

De-extinction

Climate change (correct)

Artificial intelligence

What is de-extinction also called?

Artificial intelligence

Resurrection biology (correct)

Digital memory

Raising of species

What is needed for de-extinction to become a reality according to the text?

Less data

More controversy

Fewer processing power

Smarter machines (correct)

What is the key factor required for the success of de-extinction efforts?

Data analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is Revive & Restore?

A non-profit organization supporting de-extinction efforts Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's stance on de-extinction efforts?

Neutral on pursuing de-extinction efforts Signup and view all the answers

Which technology is currently being used to process enormous amounts of data to answer questions about a particular animal’s DNA?

Artificial Intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the secrets to filling in the gaps of an extinct species’ DNA?

Identifying the patterns Signup and view all the answers

What technology could be a very interesting option for rapid analysis of a multidimensional data set?

NVDIMM Signup and view all the answers

What type of data access is DRAM designed for?

Random access to small chunks of data Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why biodiversity matters?

Because life forms on our planet are interconnected and support one another Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of Revive & Restore, the nonprofit 'genetic rescue' organization?

To use AI-enabled genomic mapping to revive extinct species Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using DNA from the San Diego Zoo's Frozen Zoo in the black-footed ferret cloning project?

To preserve genetic material from endangered species Signup and view all the answers

Why is it impossible to clone dinosaurs?

Their genetic material has expired Signup and view all the answers

Which bird species meets the criteria for de-extinction according to ornithologist Susan Haig?

The Passenger Pigeon Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step in reviving the woolly mammoth?

Creating an artificial uterus for gestation Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of consistently cold temperatures in DNA preservation?

It dramatically slows or even halts the decomposition process Signup and view all the answers

What are some complications and ethical questions that could arise from bringing back the woolly mammoth?

The potential harm to another endangered animal used as surrogate Signup and view all the answers