4.7.5.4 role of biotechnology

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what do modern biotechnology techniques enable us to do?
allow large quantities of microorganisms to be cultured for food
what fungus is useful for producing mycoprotein?
fusarium
what is mycoprotein?
a protein-rich food suitable for vegetarians
how is the fungus grown?
on glucose syrup, in aerobic conditions, and the biomass is harvested and purified
what can a genetically modified bacterium produce?
human insulin and can be used to treat people with diabetes
what could genetically modified crops do?
provide more food or food with an improved nutritional value such as golden rice