# Microbiology - Stage 3 (technology)

internal name `microbiology-mk03` · tier 5 (Chemical science pack, [tier 5](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/5.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/microbiology-mk03/

## Cost

700 units of (1 × [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chemical-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-2.md), 3 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 6 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 10 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 120 s each.

## Requires (1)

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

## Leads to (1)

- [Microbiology - Stage 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/microbiology-mk04.md)

## Unlocks (1 recipes)

### Phytoplankton (`phytoplankton-3`)

- 15 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 100 × [Flue gas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/flue-gas.md), 500 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md)
- Results: 20 × [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 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/microbiology-mk03.md)