1. A. What are methane hydrates, and where do they occur in
nature?
1. B. Why is there lease (into the atmosphere) of methane from
methane hydrates a concern?
2. What is the redox tower, and why is it useful for
understanding microbial metabolisms?
3. The diversity of prokaryotes is manifested in (among other
ways) (i)their metabolic capabilities and(ii)the range of habitats
where they thrive. Choose one of these (metabolisms, or habitats),
and briefly summarize what you have learned about...