The Industrial Use of Microorganisms

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Microorganisms reproduce rapidly. Why does this make them useful?
They are able to be made quickly and so are able to be produced on an industrial scale
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Microorganisms have plasmids. What are does this mean?
It means they can be genetically modified so you can make the product you need
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Is their biochemistry simple or complicated and what does this mean?
Simple. Fewer reactions happen in microorganisms than in humans
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Antibiotics and other medicines are produced by what?
Bacteria and fungi
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A single celled protein made by fungi is used to make what?
Meat substitutes for vegetarians
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What enzyme used in the production of cheese can be genetically modified as a vegetarian substitute?
Chymosin
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Why are enzymes used in washing powder?
They help break down stains
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