Microbiology
What is microbiology
Study of microscopic life
What is ecology
Study of organisms and to their physical surroundings
What are genetics
study of genes
What is agriculture
building strong economies through trade.
What is entomology
Study of insects
Why is microbiology studied
It helps us treat and prevent diseases
What is the most misunderstood topic of ecology
evolution
When was DNA discovered
1869
what percent of land on earth is used for farming
50%
How many new insect species were discovered in 2023
619
What do microbes do
Microbes help digestion, produce vitamin K, and develop the immune system
Difference between biotic and abiotic factors
Biotic factors are organisms within an ecosystem and abiotic are non-living organisms
how many nitrogen bases does DNA contain
4
how many organic farmers are in the world
4.5 million
How long ago was the first insect discovered
385 million years ago
What are 3 branches of microbiology
Bacteriology, Mycology, Phycology, or Protozoology
What is the most important part of ecology
the distribution of biotic and abiotic factors of organisms
How many base pairs does the human genome contain
3 billion
What percent of American farms are for beef farming
29%
What does entomology do
It protects the environment and restore threatened habitats
What is the difference between bacteria and viruses
Bacteria are single cells that kill tissue and Viruses cause infections
What does ecology do
protects our ecosystem
What percent of human genetics are the same
99.5%
What percent of farmed foods are never eaten
40%
How do insects breathe
Through the thorax and abdomen