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Which of the following is a fungi which is used as a single cell protein?
Which of the following is a fungi which is used as a single cell protein?
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The correct option is C Candida
Single Cell Protein or SCP refers to the protein extracted from pure microbial cultures, dead, or dried cell biomass that can be treated as food. SCP is rich in protein and has negligible levels of harmful fats. Thus it serves as an alternative protein source or supplement for both humans and animals. Microorganisms such algae, fungi, yeast, and bacteria can be used as SCP.
Examples include:
i) Algae: Spirulina, Chlorella, Scenedesmus
ii) Fungi: Candida, Saccharomyces
iii) Bacteria: Methylophilus methylotrophus
Thus, option (c) is the correct answer.
Single Cell Protein or SCP refers to the protein extracted from pure microbial cultures, dead, or dried cell biomass that can be treated as food. SCP is rich in protein and has negligible levels of harmful fats. Thus it serves as an alternative protein source or supplement for both humans and animals. Microorganisms such algae, fungi, yeast, and bacteria can be used as SCP.Examples include:
i) Algae: Spirulina, Chlorella, Scenedesmus
ii) Fungi: Candida, Saccharomyces
iii) Bacteria: Methylophilus methylotrophus
Thus, option (c) is the correct answer.
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