Biotechnology Flashcards
1
Q
How do microorganisms change food?
A
By producing enzymes that act on molecules in the food
2
Q
What is the definition of biotechnology?
A
Using living organisms (especially microorganisms) to produce useful products or to provide people with services.
3
Q
What is a fermenter?
A
A big container where microorganisms can grow, reproduce and produce their product in.
4
Q
Why must the conditions in a fermenter be just right?
A
So that the enzymes do not get denatured
5
Q
Give some examples of controlled conditions in a fermenter?
A
pH
Temperature
Nutrients
6
Q
What is mycoprotein?
A
Squished fungi, used to make meat substitutes such as Quorn.
7
Q
What microorganism is used to ferment milk to make yoghurt?
A
Lactobacillus bulgaricus
