Question

Which of the following statement is/are not correct for single cell protein (SCP)?
(i) The biomass is obtained from unicellular microorganisms only
(ii) It provides a protein rich supplement
(iii) SCP can be produced by using bacteria and algae but not fungi
(iv) It helps to minimise environmental pollution
(v) SCP has to be processed before use

• A. (i), (iii) and (iv)
• B. (iii) only
• C. (iv) only
• D. (i) and (iii)

Answer 1

The correct option is D (i) and (iii)

Cells from micro-organisms such as bacteria, fungi, filamentous algae, treated in various ways and used as food, are called single cell protein (SCP). The biomass is not only obtained from unicellular microorganisms but also from multicellular microorganisms.