Which organism is used as a major source to obtain the single cell protein?

Bacteria

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Yeast

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Filamentous fungi

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Yeast
SCP (single cell protein) is the edible unicellular microorganisms from which protein is extracted and used as supplementary food sources. Different varieties of yeast are commonly used organisms to obtain SCP.
So, the correct answer is 'yeast'

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