Question

Which of the following statement regarding SCP is incorrect?

• A. SCP is not prepared from monocellular organisms.
• B. SCP obtained from algae and fungi.
• C. Commercial SCP is based on mainly yeast and fungi.
• D. Substrate for SCP is saw dust, paddy and straw.

Answer 1

The correct option is A SCP is not prepared from monocellular organisms.

Single-cell protein (SCP) is protein-rich biomass that is used as food or feed. It is rich in good quality protein and poor in fats. It is prepared from monocellular microorganisms as well as from multicellular microorganisms. SCP is obtained from algae like Spirulina, fungi like yeast (Candida utilis), and bacteria like Methylophilus methylotrophus. Commercial SCP is based on mainly yeast and fungi. Mushroom is a fungus. It is eaten by many people and large-scale mushroom culture is a growing industry. Substrate for SCP is dust, paddy, straw, molasses. They produce large quantities of food rich in protein, minerals, fats, carbohydrates, and vitamins.

So, the correct answer is option A.