Food Production Flashcards
What is there less of contained in the biomass of an organism at each stage of the food chain?
Less material and less energy
How can you increase the efficiency of the food chain?
Reduce the number of stages
How can you improve efficiency with animals like chickens and cows?
Restrict their movement and control the temperature of their surroundings
What’s happening to fish stocks in the ocean?
They’re declining
Why is it important to maintain fish stock at a level where breeding continues?
Because otherwise certain species may disappear altogether in some areas
What 2 methods play an important part in conserving fish stocks?
Net size and fishing quotas
What fungus is useful for producing mycoprotein?
Fusarium
What is mycoprotein?
A protein rich food suitable for vegetarians
What is fusarium grown on? In what conditions?
Glucose syrup, aerobic conditions
What happens to the fusarium after it has grown?
The biomass is harvested and purified
