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Flashcards in Biotechnology Deck (7)
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1
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Biosynthesis

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The process of using living organisms to make other substances

2
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Alcoholic fermentation

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Anaerobic process
Glucose -> ethanol + Co2 + energy
Change glucose into ethyl alcohol and Co2 and energy, which is released and used by microorganisms

3
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Brewing

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Process of making beer

4
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Hops

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Dried cone-like flowers of a special vine

5
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Gogogo

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Large communal drum

6
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Curds

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Solid mass formed from lactic acid which curdles the milk

7
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Biotechnology

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The use of microorganisms to make substances which humans want