Thursday, March 13, 2008

Questions!

Q: What is biomimicry?
A: Biomimicry (like my previous post) is a mimic of the earth's creations, nature, plant & animal life, etc.

Q: Why are termites a great subject for biomimicry research?
A: Because scientist are finding new research about the THINGS in a termites stomach, that can actually help us! I don't exactly know what those things are.

Q: What is an enzyme? What is a catalyst?
A: Well, a enzyme is a catalyst! But a catalyst is some type of substance that makes a (chemical) reaction increase by speed.?!

Q: What is cellulosic material?
A: I believe it's a type of biofuel made in plants.

Q: Why would cellulosic ethanol be more sustainable and efficient than biofuels using corn or cane sugar?
A: ???

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