Who discovered the phenomenon of specific heat capacity and latent heat in thermodynamics? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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Who discovered that the chemical element Silicon is isolated from silica sands via reduction with potassium metal?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Berzelius successfully isolated pure amorphous elemental silicon in 1824 by heating potassium fluorosilicate.
Berzelius successfully isolated pure amorphous elemental silicon in 1824 by heating potassium fluorosilicate.
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Who discovered that certain types of mold produce enzymes that slice viral genetic strains, known as CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing?
Correct Answer: Option B
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Charpentier and Doudna adapted the bacterial immune mechanism into an exceptionally precise genetic engineering tool, winning the 2020 Nobel Prize.
Charpentier and Doudna adapted the bacterial immune mechanism into an exceptionally precise genetic engineering tool, winning the 2020 Nobel Prize.
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The invention of the highly stable high-speed ship hull configuration known as the Hydrofoil was patented by whom?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Forlanini and Bell developed wings that lifted boat hulls out of the water to eliminate surface drag friction.
Forlanini and Bell developed wings that lifted boat hulls out of the water to eliminate surface drag friction.
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