Lesson 11: Role of Biotechnology

Question 1

Why is the fungus, Fusarium, useful? HOW is it used/ steps?

Answer 1

**- Fusarium useful for producing mycroprotein. **
- Fungus grown on glucose syrup, in aerobic conditions, and the biomass is harvested and purified.

Question 2

What is mycroprotein?

Answer 2

• Mycroprotein is a protein-rich food, suitable for vegetarians.

Question 3

What is the role of genetically modified bacterium?

Answer 3

• Produces human insulin.
• When harvested and purified, this is used to treat people with diabetes.

Question 4

Why could GM crops be useful?

Answer 4

• GM crops could provide MORE FOOD or food with IMPROVED NUTRITIONAL VALUE ie. Golden Rice.