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If we designed a self contained space station and supplied it with organisms to create an ecosystem to support 6 people for 3 years, what types of organisms should be selected and why?
Describe the main functions the organisms would perform.

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The basics requirement to support life at self contained space station would be oxygen which can be fulfilled by micro-orgaqnisms.

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The basics requirement to support life at self contained space station would be oxygen. Hence, Chlorella alga will be the first choice. It will fulfill the requirement of oxygen by ...

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