Biotechnology

• What is the purpose of biotechnology?

  • Feed population and provide treatments for a number of diseases
• What is an example of biotechnology and its use

  • Fungus Fusarium producing mycoprotein:
  • It is a protein rich source suitable for vegetarians
  • Produces protein without animals
  • -Production -
  • It is grown on glucose syrup in aerobic conditions
  • The fungus is harvested and purified so it can be consumed
• What can genetically modified bacteria produce?

  • Insulin which is taken, purified and used to treat people with diabetes
• What are the advantages of genetically modifying crops?

  • Modifying them to be resistant to pests/bad weather conditions can increase yields
  • They can be modified to increase nutritional value such as golden rice which is modified to have vitamin A for places that lack access to the vitamin