Germs from Gems

Topic:Germs from gems

Discuss:

Features that distinguish germ(microbes) form gem(such as diamond,jade,opal,amber,etc).

A key is to reveal what you think is the significance of gems to germs and germs to gems.

You may discuss the difference between Germs and germs in physical properties and chemical properties.

You may talk about the formation and the history of the Earth. How germs changes the ancient earth.

Choose some specific germs and gems to reveal your idea.

Keywords:

Bacteria

Archaea

Chemical elements such as iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, ribosome, protein…

mitochondria

Oxydation

Ironization

Respiration

heat/salt/water pressure torelation

You should include the idea of the scientist below (choose at least 2 of them)

Robert Koch

Louis Pasteur

James Lovelock

Lynn Margulis

You may include the idea from the book below:

1. John L. Ingraham March of the Microbes: Sighting the Unseen

Belknap Press; Reprint edition (June 6, 2012)

2. Victoria Finlay Jewels: A Secret History Random House Trade Paperbacks;

(Extra credit ideas Nick Lane Oxygen b. Garden Microbial Delights Sagan D Margulis L