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Which one of the following cannot be suggested as advantages of SCP?

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Largely meet protein requirement of human
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Many enzymes, bioactive molecules etc can be harnessed industrially
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Do not require special culture media
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Reduces environmental pollution
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Solution

The correct option is D Many enzymes, bioactive molecules etc can be harnessed industrially
The full form of SCP is single cell protein. It is an edible unicellular microorganism. It is obtained from pure or mixed cultures of algae, yeasts, fungi or bacteria. It contains very high amount of protein in it. It largely meet the protein requirement of human. Microorganisms show rapid growth and do not require special culture media. It helps in reducing depletion of natural resources and reducing environmental pollution.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Many enzymes, bioactive molecules etc can be harnessed industrially.'

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