New Shape Identified

new shape identified

Question – Recently, a new shape has been identified by scientists which is-
(a)Prism
(b)Frustum
(b)Prismatoid
(d)Scutoid
Answer- d
Related facts –

  • A scutoid is a solid geometric shape, like a cube or a pyramid, with five-sided at the top, six-sided at the bottom, minus a triangular wedge. It could be said that they look like “twisted prisms”.
  • The epithelial cells adopt this form when the tissue curves, giving it a more stable structure.
  • It was discovered by an international team of scientists led by researchers at Seville University in Spain.

Epithelial cells-

  • Epithelial cells are defined as cells or tissue of the epithelium that covers or lines the surface of tubes or cavities within the body. It covers the surfaces of many organs as the safety shields of the body.
  • Epithelial cells form structure with multiple functions like forming a barrier against infections or absorbing nutrients.

Benefits of this new shape

  • It opens the door to understand how organs are formed during their development and what might be missing during process which leads to diseases.
  • This discovery might be helpful for scientists who are trying to create artificial organs and tissues in the lab.

References-
https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/scientists-discover-new-shape/
https://www.hindustantimes.com/science/scientists-discover-new-shape-called-scutoid-after-studying-human-cells/story-qL52eN0O1lDaN62GlKtAMM.html
https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discovered-entirely-new-shape-hiding-in-you-geometrical-scutoid-skin-epithelial-cells