Are there infinite number of microorganisms on earth ??

Question

Do micro-organisms grow/reproduce at an INFINITE rate ?? Is there population continuously growing ??

I would request you to give scientific facts/links to back your answers....thanx !!

Answer 1

The concept of infinity get corrupted by it popular use. To be infinite a subject must exist such that no finite value can be determined. So infinity is not a concept that can be experienced in the physical universe. In theoretical physics and advanced math sometimes the solution to a problem is said to approach infinity, but usually these practitioners don't ever refer to an answer as infinite.

As stated above the universe and everything it in exist and contain a finite amount of matter, therefore everything is quantifiable. While the numbers of some items can be so large as to be incomprehensible the do exist in finite numbers. So the number of stars while quite impressive and difficult to grasp is finite at any given time in the universe and the same goes for microorganisms.

Answer 2

Definitely not. You have to think about the concept of infinity. At the very least, an infinite number of organisms would mean an infinite amount of matter in the universe (of which there is not) and infinite space in the uiniverse (which there is likely not). An infinite rate of growth would mean that after every moment (smallest possible unit of time, which is a concept unto itself), an infinite number of microorganisms are produced, which is certainly impossible. There are a large number of microorganisms on Earth, and many reproduce quickly, but the concept of infinity simply does not apply.

Population growth is a frequent topic in courses on differential equations. You may want to google it.

Answer 3

Well considering there's only a finite amount of space on earth, I'd say no.

They grow at an exponential rate, but they also die at an exponential rate. So no to your second and third question too. Their population is fairly stable, in some periods it grows, and in other periods it declines.

Answer 4

i dont think you quite grasp what the word "infinite" means.

an infinite number of them would mean all the matter and space that exists would be microorganisms, we could not exist.

and an infinite rate would mean that all matter that exists would be converted into microorganisms instantly. ..

niether of which can be correct.

Answer 5

yes ,there are necessarily different type of microorganism,not increasing at infinite rate, conditions are favourable then growth rate is high contarary to that is low.solar radiation is sufficient to destroy different harmful microorganism.growth of microorganism copletely dependent on environmental condition.

Answer 6

Yes. From logic and observations it seems so.

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

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