Food Production (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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Biotechnology's role
Biotechnology's role
Addresses food supply & disease treatment globally
What is mycoprotein?
What is mycoprotein?
Protein-rich food source
Fungus producing mycoprotein
Fungus producing mycoprotein
Fusarium
Mycoprotein growth medium
Mycoprotein growth medium
Glucose syrup
Mycoprotein growth conditions
Mycoprotein growth conditions
Aerobic conditions
Mycoprotein land use benefit
Mycoprotein land use benefit
Requires less land than livestock
Mycoprotein emission benefit
Mycoprotein emission benefit
Reduces methane emissions
Who is mycoprotein suitable for?
Who is mycoprotein suitable for?
Vegetarians
GM bacteria produce
GM bacteria produce
Insulin
Insulin manages
Insulin manages
Diabetes
GM crops resistance traits
GM crops resistance traits
Pest & weather resistance, higher yields
Golden Rice contains more
Golden Rice contains more
Vitamin A