Question

Single cell proteins can be used as an alternative sources of proteins for human nutrition. Illustrate with two examples.

Answer 1

• Microbes are being grown on an industrial scale as a source of good protein. Microbes like Spirulina can be grown easily on material like waste material.
• An organism like Methylophillus methylotrophus because of its high rate of biomass production and growth, can be expected to produce tonnes of protein.