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What is a potential concern related to the use of genetically modified bacteria in producing human insulin?
What is a potential concern related to the use of genetically modified bacteria in producing human insulin?
- There is a risk of antibiotic resistance genes transferring to harmful bacteria. (correct)
- The bacteria may produce insulin that causes allergic reactions in humans.
- The human genes carried by the bacteria may interfere with the insulin production process.
- The bacteria could produce insulin with reduced effectiveness.
What is one of the health concerns associated with consuming genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?
What is one of the health concerns associated with consuming genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?
- Lower nutrient content in GM foods.
- Higher susceptibility to viral infections.
- Increased risk of food contamination with natural toxins.
- Potential allergenicity and toxicity. (correct)
What is a benefit of using GM yeast in the production of biofuels?
What is a benefit of using GM yeast in the production of biofuels?
- Enhanced biofuel yield and quality. (correct)
- Reduced fermentation efficiency.
- Higher generation of toxic byproducts.
- Increased environmental pollution.
How might the manipulation of seed prices by large agricultural suppliers affect subsistence farmers?
How might the manipulation of seed prices by large agricultural suppliers affect subsistence farmers?
What is a potential concern regarding the use of GM food with pesticide residues?
What is a potential concern regarding the use of GM food with pesticide residues?
What environmental benefit is associated with using biofuels compared to traditional fossil fuels?
What environmental benefit is associated with using biofuels compared to traditional fossil fuels?
What is a well-known mycoprotein product mentioned in the text?
What is a well-known mycoprotein product mentioned in the text?
Which organism is commonly used to produce mycoproteins through fermentation?
Which organism is commonly used to produce mycoproteins through fermentation?
What percentage of the global population is estimated to be vegetarian or vegan?
What percentage of the global population is estimated to be vegetarian or vegan?
What is the primary feedstock used for commercially producing mycoproteins through fermentation?
What is the primary feedstock used for commercially producing mycoproteins through fermentation?
Which process allows for the transfer of genes between totally unrelated species?
Which process allows for the transfer of genes between totally unrelated species?
From a nutrition perspective, why might some people prefer animal products over plant-derived foods?
From a nutrition perspective, why might some people prefer animal products over plant-derived foods?
What is the purpose of pumping air into the fermenter during the production of insulin?
What is the purpose of pumping air into the fermenter during the production of insulin?
Which waste products are secreted by microorganisms when the nutrient supply diminishes?
Which waste products are secreted by microorganisms when the nutrient supply diminishes?
Why is Mycoprotein favored in vegan diets?
Why is Mycoprotein favored in vegan diets?
What process is used to extract antibiotics from the nutrient fluid during penicillin production?
What process is used to extract antibiotics from the nutrient fluid during penicillin production?
Why are optimal conditions like nutrient levels, temperature, pH, and moisture maintained during insulin production?
Why are optimal conditions like nutrient levels, temperature, pH, and moisture maintained during insulin production?
What is the function of modified bacterial DNA carrying the human insulin gene in insulin production?
What is the function of modified bacterial DNA carrying the human insulin gene in insulin production?
