English National Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Describe the reasons why fish stocks in the oceans are decreasing and the techniques used to conserve them
Describe how mycoprotein is produced
Compare and contrast the production of mycoprotein with intensive farming
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Words and meanings to learn
mycoprotein
a protein-rich food made from a type of fungus called Fusarium venenatum
overfishing
when more fish are caught from a population than can be naturally replenished
genetic modification
the process of altering the genetic material of an organism to introduce new traits or improve existing ones
efficiency
a measure of how well a resource is used to achieve a desired outcome
sustainability
using resources wisely and responsibly to ensure they are available for everyone, both now and in the future
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