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Bacterial source of SCP is?

A

Frankia

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Alnus

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C

Anabaena

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D

Spirulina

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Solution

The correct option is C Spirulina
Single-cell protein is a protein derived from a culture of single-celled bacteria such as Spirulina. This protein is especially used as a food supplement.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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