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Students should be able to describe and explain some possible biotechnical and agricultural solutions, including genetic modification, to the demands of the growing human population |
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How can genetic modification be used to increase crop yield to meet the demands of a growing population. Create a news report (video) discussing current food production and how it can be made more sustainable.
Key points to include:
Food security.
Current intensive farming methods.
Sustainable fisheries.
Role of biotechnology, including mycoprotein and GM crops.
Skills:
Team work.
Research.
Communication.
Creativity. |
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Modern biotechnology techniques enable large quantities of microorganisms to be cultured for food. |
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What can modern biotechnology techniques be used for? |
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The fungus Fusarium is useful for producing mycoprotein, a protein-rich food suitable for vegetarians. |
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Why is the fungus Fusarium useful? |
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The fungus is grown on glucose syrup, in aerobic conditions, and the biomass is harvested and purified |
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How can a fungus be grown? |
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A genetically modified bacterium produces human insulin. When harvested and purified this is used to treat people with diabetes. |
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Give an example where a genetically modified bacterium can be used. |
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GM crops could provide more food or food with an improved nutritional value such as golden rice |
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What type of crop could provide more food or food with an improved nutritional value? |
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