# Microbiology - Stage 2 (technology)

internal name `microbiology-mk02` · tier 2 (Logistic science pack, [tier 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/2.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/microbiology-mk02/

## Cost

160 units of (1 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 3 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 60 s each.

## Requires (1)

- [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/logistic-science-pack.md)

## Leads to (2)

- [Hydrocarbon cracking and reforming](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fuel-production.md)
- [Tuuphras - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tuuphra.md)

## Unlocks (1 recipes)

### Manure bacteria (`manure-bacteria`)

- 8 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 1 × [Petri dish](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/petri-dish.md), 1 × [Agar](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/agar.md), 3 × [Manure](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/manure.md)
- Results: 100 × [Manure bacteria](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/manure-bacteria.md)
- Made in: Incubator MK 01, Incubator MK 02, Incubator MK 03, Incubator MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Microbiology - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/microbiology-mk02.md)