Biotechnological applications of biochemical pathways
Biotechnological applications of biochemical pathways have revolutionised industries such as agriculture, medicine, and bioenergy by enhancing reactions involved in cellular respiration and photosynthesis.
Pathways of cellular respiration, a process that generates energy in the form of ATP, has been exploited to enhance fermentation technologies, enabling the production of biofuels like ethanol and bioplastics.
Similarly, the photosynthetic pathway, which converts light energy into chemical energy, serves as the foundation for innovations like artificial photosynthesis for sustainable energy production and the genetic modification of crops to increase photosynthetic efficiency.
These advances not only improve resource efficiency but also address global challenges such as food security and climate change, showcasing the profound potential of harnessing these fundamental biological processes.
This resource revises biotechnological applications of biochemical pathways and within biotechnological applications of biochemical pathways there are 2 key concepts:
- CRISPR-Cas9 technologies and photosynthetic efficiencies
- Anaerobic fermentation of biomass for fuel production
To determine if this resource will benefit you, start by answering the following questions.
- Why would scientists use biotechnology to enhance processes such as photosynthesis and cellular respiration?
- What biotechnological processes are used to enhance photosynthesis and cellular respiration?
The answers to these questions are provided on the following pages. Use this resource to refresh your memory, reinforce your understanding of these concepts, and prepare more effectively for university-level learning.