Role of Biotechnology (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Fungus used to produce mycoprotein
Fungus used to produce mycoprotein
Fusarium
What is mycoprotein?
What is mycoprotein?
Protein-rich food source
Growth medium for mycoprotein
Growth medium for mycoprotein
Glucose syrup
Conditions to grow mycoprotein
Conditions to grow mycoprotein
Aerobic conditions
Land use: mycoprotein vs livestock
Land use: mycoprotein vs livestock
Requires less land
Methane impact of mycoprotein production
Methane impact of mycoprotein production
Reduces emissions (no cattle needed)
Mycoprotein benefit for vegetarians
Mycoprotein benefit for vegetarians
Excellent protein source
Product of GM bacteria (diabetes)
Product of GM bacteria (diabetes)
Insulin
Condition that insulin manages
Condition that insulin manages
Diabetes
GM crop trait: pests & weather
GM crop trait: pests & weather
Resistant to pests and extreme weather
GM crop benefit: nutrition
GM crop benefit: nutrition
Increased nutritional value
Vitamin in Golden Rice
Vitamin in Golden Rice
Vitamin A