VDA 3

1. What is algae? (Specifically, what kingdom does it belong to and where is it found?)

Kingdom protista, and are found in bodies of water or damp environments

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2. What is another form of biofuel that the article mentions? (Hint! "There's more than _______ in Indiana! Indiana Beach!")

Corn is another form of biofuel the article mentions.

3. When comparing algal biofuel to the biofuel mentioned in your answer to number 2, which one allegedly produces fewer polluntants?

Algae produces less pollutants.

4. How does the algae produce biofuel?

The algae are fed certain sugars, using the energy to produce burnable oils that can be used as fuel substitutes

 

 

Solazyme Video

1. How long does nature take to produce fuel?

Millions of years

2. How long does it take Solazyme to produce fuel?

A matter of days

3. Where is Solazyme currently located?

Peoria, Illinois