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Identify the micro-organism that can produce large amount of single cell protein.

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Monascuspurpureus

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Aspergillus niger

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Trichoderma polysporum

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Methylophilusmethylotrophus

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Solution

The correct option is D
Methylophilusmethylotrophus

Methylophilusmethylotrophus is used in the production of SCP.

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