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When did the first living thing on earth, microbes found in stromatolites, appear?
3.7 billion years ago
What is the geological history of Earth?
Formation of earth – 4.6 billion years ago
Define microbes.
A microbe, or “microscopic organism,” is a living thing that is too small to be seen with the naked eye and thus a microscope is needed to see them.
List some examples of microbes.
Bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, algae, viruses
When did the first Homo sapiens appear?
200,000 years ago
Test your knowledge of the distribution and role of microbes in the environment with this Advanced Medical Microbiology quiz. Explore the geological history of the Earth and understand the significance of microbes in the environment.
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