Single Cell Protein (SCP)
Single Cell Protein (SCP): Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Single Cell Protein etc.
Important Questions on Single Cell Protein (SCP)
grams of which microbes, among the following, can produce tons of protein?

Give the scientific name of bacterium cultivated as a source of SCP.

Define SCP.

Single cell protein is commercially produced by

Processing of single cell protein generally involves removal of

(A) In gel electrophoresis, separated DNA fragments can be visualised only by X-rays.
(B) Pusa komal is a variety of cowpea
(C) SCP is rich in carbohydrates, fats but poor in minerals and vitamins
(D) Himgiri is a disease-resistant variety of wheat
Which of the two statements has a mistake?

Consider the following four statements (a-d) and select the option which includes all the correct ones only.
(a) Single-cell Spirulina can produce large quantities of food rich in protein, minerals, vitamins, etc.
(b) Body weight-wise the microorganism Methylophilus methylotrophus may be able to produce several times more proteins than the cows per day.
(c) Common button mushrooms are a very rich source of vitamin C.
(d) A rice variety has been developed which is very rich in calcium.

Single cell protein is obtained from:

Microbial biomass that is used as a food supplement of humans and animals is called-

The fungus (apart from yeast) used for the production of SCP is Fusarium graminearum or Candida parapsilosis.

From which of the following can single-cell protein be obtained?

In which of the following, single cell protein is not applicable?

Mark the incorrect statement with respect to single-cell protein.

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) They can be grown easily on materials like waste water from potato processing plants, straw, manure, sewage, etc.
(iv) It helps to minimise environmental pollution.
(v) SCP has to be processed before use.

250 g of Methylophilus methylotrophus can be expected to produce ___ tonnes of proteins.

Which of the following can be used for cultivation of SCP?

Which of the following is an algal sources of SCP?

As a result of pyrolysis, which one of the following is produced?

Madhuca indica belongs to family

Which of the following is semi-drying oil?
