Biotechnology and food (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
📚Quizzes
Practise the questions
12 questions from this quiz
ShowHide
Practise the questions
12 questions from this quiz
Which organisms are used in biotechnology for food production?
Which organisms are used in biotechnology for food production?
Fungi, bacteria & other organisms
Which fungus is used to make mycoprotein?
Which fungus is used to make mycoprotein?
Fusarium
What are two key properties of mycoprotein?
What are two key properties of mycoprotein?
High in protein & suitable for vegetarians
How tall are the fermenters used to grow Fusarium for mycoprotein?
How tall are the fermenters used to grow Fusarium for mycoprotein?
About 50 metres high
Why is air pumped into fermenters during mycoprotein production?
Why is air pumped into fermenters during mycoprotein production?
To provide oxygen for respiration & growth
Why is glucose syrup added during mycoprotein production?
Why is glucose syrup added during mycoprotein production?
To give fungus energy to grow & multiply
Why is the broth stirred continuously in mycoprotein production?
Why is the broth stirred continuously in mycoprotein production?
Keeps fungus spread evenly (it sinks)
What is ammonia added for in mycoprotein production?
What is ammonia added for in mycoprotein production?
To provide nitrogen for making proteins
What is an advantage of GM bacteria making human insulin?
What is an advantage of GM bacteria making human insulin?
Quicker & cheaper than other methods
What does the -carotene in golden rice help make in our bodies?
What does the -carotene in golden rice help make in our bodies?
Vitamin A
What is a disadvantage of golden rice?
What is a disadvantage of golden rice?
Seeds cost more than normal rice
Why can mushrooms grow on many different materials?
Why can mushrooms grow on many different materials?
They're decomposers releasing enzymes