average: Term (in science) for arithmetic mean. The sum of a number group divided by the size of the group.
bacteria: (singular: bacteria) Unicellular organisms. They live almost everywhere on Earth, from the bottom of the ocean to the insides of other living things (such as plants and animals). Bacteria are one of the three realms of life on Earth.
carbon: A chemical element that is the physical basis of all life on Earth. Carbon exists freely as graphite and diamond. It is an important part of coal, limestone, and petroleum, and can chemically self-combine to form a vast number of chemically, biologically, and commercially important molecules. The term carbon (in climate research) is used roughly interchangeably with carbon dioxide to imply the potential impact that an action, product, policy, or process may have on long-term atmospheric warming. may be done.
carbon dioxide:(or CO2) A colorless, odorless gas produced by all animals when the oxygen they breathe reacts with the carbon-rich food they eat. Carbon dioxide is also released when organic materials (including fossil fuels such as oil and gas) are burned. Carbon dioxide acts as a greenhouse gas, trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere. Plants convert carbon dioxide into oxygen during photosynthesis. This process is used to make their own food.
cell: (in biology) the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism. They are usually too small to be seen with the naked eye and consist of a watery fluid surrounded by a membrane or wall. Depending on their size, animals are made up of thousands to trillions of cells. Most living organisms, such as yeast, molds, bacteria, and some algae, are made up of only one cell.
climate: In general, weather conditions that normally exist in an area or over a long period of time.
climate change: Significant long-term changes in Earth's climate. It can occur naturally or in response to human activities such as burning fossil fuels or deforestation.
cyanobacteria: A type of bacteria that can convert carbon dioxide into other molecules such as oxygen.
environment: The sum of everything that exists around an organism, or the processes and conditions produced by those things. Environment can also refer to the weather or ecosystem in which an animal lives, or the temperature and humidity (or the placement of objects near the item of interest).
groundwater: Water stored underground in the soil or in the crevices and crevices of rocks.
microorganisms: Abbreviation for microorganism. Organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye and include bacteria, some fungi, and many other organisms such as amoebas. Most are composed of a single cell.
microbiology: Research on microorganisms, mainly bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Scientists who study microorganisms and the infections they can cause, or the way they interact with the environment, are called: microbiologist.
mutant: An adjective that describes some altered gene in an organism's DNA. Such changes, known as mutations, can occur naturally. It can also be caused by external factors such as pollution, radiation, medications, or something in your diet.
living thing: All living things, from elephants and plants to bacteria and other types of single-celled organisms.
photosynthesis: (verb: photosynthesis) The process by which green plants and other organisms use sunlight to produce food from carbon dioxide and water.
range: the total extent or distribution of something. For example, a plant or animal's habitat is the area in which it naturally occurs.
sea: Ocean (or area that is part of the ocean). Unlike lakes and streams, sea water, or ocean water, is salty.
sink: (in biology) a part of an ecosystem or environment that acts as a reservoir for chemicals. For example, trees and soil can act as sinks for carbon released into the atmosphere.
seed: A group of similar organisms that can produce offspring that can survive and reproduce.
distortion: (in biology) Organisms belonging to the same species that share small but distinct characteristics. For example, biologists breed specific strains of mice that may have particular susceptibilities to diseases. Certain bacteria or viruses may undergo one or more mutations that transform them into strains that are immune to the normally lethal effects of one or more drugs.
characteristics: a characteristic of something. (in genetics) a quality or characteristic that can be inherited.
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