Food Technologies

What is 'genetic modification'?

Which type of essential nutrient is Omega-3?

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Fat

• Water

What organisation is conducting this food technology research?

• CSIRO

• Scientists Inc

• NASA

• World Wildlife Foundation

DNA contains genes that give an organism certain traits. A trait could be:

• Eye shape

• Fruit colour

• Flower shape

• Skin colour

What genetic trait is added to land plants' DNA to make it a source of healthy fatty acid for humans to eat?

• Omega-3 production

• Saturated fat production

Why is a plant based source of Omega-3 in demand?

• Fish allergies

• An increasing human population to feed

• It is a 'super' food

• Declining fish stocks

What sort of ocean plant did scientists get the Omega-3 genes from?

What is the 'Cyber Nose' being developed for?

• To identify when crops are ready for harvest

• To smell rain

• To cure hayfever

• To avoid sneezing

Which organisation is developing the 'Cyber Nose'?

What are others uses of the 'Cyber Nose'?

• To check food quality

• To identify human disease

• Border control