Some food products are produced using industrial biotechnology and cultured microorganisms.
The table below provides information on the production of two of these products.
Complete the table by providing the missing information for (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v).
| Product | Microorganism used | Group organism belongs to | Substrate | Type of respiration | Main chemical product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinegar | (i) | Bacteria | (ii) | Aerobic | Ethanoic acid |
| Mycoprotein | Fusarium | (iii) | Glucose | (iv) | (v) |
Explain why the fermenter equipment and nutrient growth medium are sterilised with superheated steam before the Fusarium fungus is introduced.
74 exam-style questions on Edexcel IGCSE Biology Food production. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.