Microbiology
What is mold's main purpose?
Decompose (break down dead stuff)
When did marine life start to emerge?
~560 Million years ago
When did plants start to emerge?
~470 million BCE
What animal does Aiden have as a pet?
A cat!
What is Akshita's favorite food?
Sushi
What are the two types of algae we learned about?
Green Algae and DIATOMS!
What covers 70% of the earth's surface?
Water!
What's another name for dionaea muscipula...?
venus fly trap
Where did Aiden visit this summer?
San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge
Where did Akshita visit this summer?
Paris!
What is one of the ways that microbes evolve and change through time?
Microbes changed due to mutations in DNA.
ichthyosaur could grow up to...
They could grow up to 50 feet long!
How often can venus fly traps eat?
Every few days-to a week
What is the name for Aiden's pet?
Skittles
What is Akshita's favorite part of biology?
Evolution!
The way yeast gets its energy (eats) is called?
Fermentation
Were ancient turtles bigger or smaller than today's sea turtles?
BIGGER! MUCH BIGGER!
What process do MOST plants use to obtain energy?
Photosynthesis
What place did Aiden win at his competition?
What sport did Akshita try this year?
Snowboarding!
Living cells originated from chemical compounds approximately around?
4 billion years ago
How long can sea turtles live?
50+ years
pitcher plants that trap insects are called...
NEPENTHES
What unit did Aiden miss?
Marine Biology
What instrument does Akshita play in Marching Band?
The Baritone!