Question

Single cell protein production is more advantageous than traditional method of protein production because

• A. Microorganisms usually have a much higher protein content of 30-70%.
• B. Microorganisms can utilize a broad spectrum of raw materials as carbon sources including alkanes, methanol, methane, ethanol and sugars.
• C. Microorganisms have a much higher growth rate.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above.

Single cell protein is a protein extracted from the pure or mixed culture of organism or cells such as algae, bacteria etc. It is used as a food supplement to humans and animals. It is produced by the microorganism which has 30-70% of protein content in its dry mass. The microbes can be utilised for the production of the raw materials like alkanes, methane, ethanol, etc. These microbes have a higher growth rate which allows high yield of the products.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.