Foundations in Microbiology
10th Edition
ISBN: 9781259705212
Author: Kathleen Park Talaro, Barry Chess Instructor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 2.L1, Problem 3CSR
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The elements that are present in Earth’s microorganisms and also likely to be found on Mars.
Introduction:
Mars has long been believed to be able to sustain life. It has a similar shape, size and distance from the sun as Earth. The presence of water has already been verified on Mars, as is the presence of methane and carbon dioxide.
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