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1.What is Nanotechnology? Nanotechnology is where functioning systems are engineered at a molecular scale (http://www.crnano.org/whatis.htm 2008) 2. What are bucky balls? Bucky Balls also known as fullerenes are a drug delivery system that carries antibodies to cancer cells. 3. Why are they called buckyballs? BuckyBalls are named after an architect from america, his name was Richard Buckminster Fuller. 4. What else can buckyballs be used for besides drug delivery? Buckyballs can be used for a variety of causes, such as being of assistance in computer parts or cars. 5. What makes nanotechnology so special? Nanotechnology is special because it can ensure that the other healthy body cells won't be affected by the

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