Biology
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781260494570
Author: Raven, Peter
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 17, Problem 2IQ
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To explain: The way in which the microalgae are genetically engineered to make them more efficient at making the lipids that are used to produce biofuels.
Introduction: Biofuels are fuels obtained from the biomass produced from carbon sources that are fixed recently. The common biomass sources for the production of biofuels are crop plants and algae. Biodiesel, a common form of biofuel, is produced by chemically transforming the algal lipids.
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