Origin of life summary

Life first began billions of years when Earth as we know it was called "Black Earth", molten lava covered the entire surface of earth and created rocks and minerals. These minerals consisted of natures building blocks consisting of granite, quartz, and many other types of rock. These minerals contain molecules that when water was first created with the lingering elements of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and water vapor. Earth slowly transitioned from the black Earth to the grey almost blue Earth. The idea of early earth water cycle was recreated with scientist Stanley Miller, his experiment showcased how Earth's limited resources created the 20 organic molecules. His experiment consisted of  a flask of water simulating water and another flask with the gases of earth earth (ammonia and methane) with an electric spark that simulated lightning that breaks down the gas and water molecules, creating amino acids that associate with making proteins. By recreating organic molecules, scientists now have the answers to how life began, The combination of these minerals, organic molecules, and oxygen, planet Earth has now become the green planet with living plants, animals, and humans,

hot zone/ emerging disease

In the "Hot Zone" we learned about the precautions to take during an epidemic. With the Ebola outbreak in Liberia scientists were unsure of the causes of the disease, however an outbreak has the ability to wipe out 90% of the country's population according to Gene Johnson. Ebola is a severe virus that causes an individual to have symptoms of a fever, sore throat, and headaches. Two to three weeks later, the individual will essentially vomit until their death. When we first obtain knowledge of a deadly disease, international transportation is barricaded so the outbreak is kept to a minimum and scientists are able to locate the causes of the disease. Ebola is not curable but it is treatable and since the sudden outbreak in 2016, we are able to suppress the emergence of this virus through proper disposal of infected bodies.