BIO-GLASS mimics shock-absorbing and load bearing qualities of real cartilage

Q.  Which of the following is true regarding BIO-GLASS?
- Published on 12 Sep 16

a. It is a flexible glass for wearable electronics
b. It mimics cartilage of human body
c. It is for making transparent screens
d. It is plain glass made from microorganisms

ANSWER: It mimics cartilage of human body
 
  • Scientists from Imperial College London in the UK and University of Milano-Bicocca in Italy have developed a bio-glass material that mimics the shock-absorbing and load bearing qualities of real cartilage.
  • The material can also mimic cartilage and encourage it to re-grow, which will be helpful in damaged cartilage replacements between discs in vertebrae.
  • The bio-glass consists of silica and a plastic or polymer called polycaprolactone.

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  • RABI THAKUR   -Posted on 15 Sep 16
    its best site of cop. exam of all of them

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