Quiz: A Fast Look at Nanotechnology
Quiz: A Fast Look at Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is a fast-growing field with applications in countless industries. Its recent development also poses many questions. Try this quiz to see what you know about nanotechnology.
Nanoscience and nanotechnology describe the study of the very, very small, involving structures, systems, and devices on a scale of 1 nanometer to 100 nanometers. Nano is from the Greek prefix meaning ‘dwarf,’ and nanoscience is the study of structures and molecules, while the technology that utilizes those structures and molecules is called nanotechnology. Almost every field of science contains nanotechnology research and products, including healthcare where nanotechnologies show promising results in cancer treatment. See what you know about nanotechnology in this quiz.
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