JCECE Medical JCECE Medical Solved Paper-2015

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    Single Cell Protein (SCP) is

    A)  protein obtained from a clone of cells

    B)  protein obtained from unicellular organisms

    C)  biomass obtained from microorganisms

    D)  proteins obtained from biomass of microorganisms

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Single Cell Protein (SCP) is protein rick microbial biomass, which can be used as food and feed. SCP has all the essential amino acids. Fat content is law. Both autotrophs and heterotrophs are used as SCP. Amongst autotrophs. Spirulina has become an important food supplement, which is used in various forms including tablets. Amongst heterotrophs, mushrooms and yeast being raised as SCP.


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