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Discussion Question 5 -Group 2

Discussion Question 5 -Group 2

Q Post a current article to your discussion group about the ability of microbes to survive in space missions from earth or survive in the habitat of other nearby planets. Please feel free to run an article by me through email if you are not sure if it qualifies for this topic. (7 points) 1. Find a current news article (last 2 years) from a reliable source related to microbiology topic. 2. You need to write one paragraph summary/opinion (more than 2 sentences and at least 11 point font) but not more one page using correct grammar and spelling. 3. The paragraph should summarize (not plagiarize or quote) the article findings. 4. Finally, you must include the title of the article and link to the article. Post a comment on another person's article. Two or more sentences showing an understanding of their review/comments and your ideas about those topics. You will not be able to see other group members articles or comment on them until you post your own. (3 points) Some examples of good sources: Science Daily, New York Times, Newsweek, Time magazine, State Health Departments, World Health Organization, and Center for Disease Control. You are not limited to these sources they are just examples. Please avoid blogs that do not contain credible references that are cited.

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Microorganisms' capacity to withstand extreme environments on Earth makes it crucial to explore if they can exist in space. Astronauts will carry their unique flora into space, including bacteria on the skin, in the intestines, and in the exhaled breath. Plants and insects brought on board would bring their own microbiological passengers with them. The planets of Europa and Enceladus, as well as Mars, are regarded to be the most habitable regions in the Solar System.