# Microbiology - Stage 1 (technology)

internal name `microbiology-mk01` · tier 1 (pY science pack 1, [tier 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/1.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/microbiology-mk01/

## Cost

80 units of (1 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 2 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 45 s each.

## Requires (2)

- [Intermetallics - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/intermetallics-mk01.md)
- [Tin processing - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk01.md)

## Leads to (2)

- [Fish - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fish-mk01.md)
- [Genetics - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/genetics-mk02.md)

## Unlocks (4 recipes)

### Phytoplankton (`jerky-to-phytoplankton`)

- 10 s · tier 1 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 500 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md), 3 × [Jerky](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/dried-meat.md)
- Results: 10 × [Phytoplankton](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/phytoplankton.md)
- Made in: Phytoplankton farm MK 01, Phytoplankton farm MK 02, Phytoplankton farm MK 03, Phytoplankton farm MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Microbiology - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/microbiology-mk01.md)

### Grow phytoplankton (`phytoplankton`)

- 15 s · tier 1
- Ingredients: 500 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md), 1 × [Tin (grade 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-1-tin.md)
- Results: 10 × [Phytoplankton](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/phytoplankton.md)
- Made in: Phytoplankton farm MK 01, Phytoplankton farm MK 02, Phytoplankton farm MK 03, Phytoplankton farm MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Microbiology - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/microbiology-mk01.md)

### Phytoplankton farm MK 01 (`plankton-farm`)

- 1 s · tier 1
- Ingredients: 1 × [Storage tank](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/storage-tank.md), 20 × [Stone brick](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone-brick.md), 5 × [Simple circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electronic-circuit.md), 50 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md), 3 × [Steam engine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steam-engine.md), 20 × [Pipe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pipe.md), 25 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md), 30 × [Glass](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/glass.md), 7 × [Intermetallics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/intermetallics.md)
- Results: 1 × [Phytoplankton farm MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/plankton-farm.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Microbiology - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/microbiology-mk01.md)

### Zogna bacteria (`zogna-bacteria`)

- 5 s · tier 1 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 2 × [Petri dish](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/petri-dish.md), 1 × [Lamp](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-lamp.md), 5 × [Wood](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/wood.md), 50 × [Pressurized air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pressured-air.md)
- Results: 20 × [Zogna bacteria](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zogna-bacteria.md)
- Made in: Incubator MK 01, Incubator MK 02, Incubator MK 03, Incubator MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Microbiology - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/microbiology-mk01.md)