Fact or FictionIntroduction to Nanoscience

California (N)anoSystems

Institute at UCLA

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True or False

Fact or Fiction

There are currently biological

nanomachines that naturally exist in

your body.

True False

Gold nanoparticles can make glass

appear red and silver nanoparticles

produce a deep yellow.

True False

Gold nano-sized spheres can be injected into the body to destroy

cancer cells.

True False

There are clothes that do not stain due to nanotechnology.

True False

Through nanotechnology ice

cream is being made smoother that is

lower in fat.

True False

Nanoparticles have been shown to cause

liver damage and can move into the

brain.

True False

Self-cleaning toilets are now available.

Nanotechnology keeps the porcelain

clean.

True False

Through nanotechnology,

steaks can be made atom-by-atom such

that cows are no longer need to produce meat.

True False