Single cell protein refers to

Options

A. A specific protein extracted from pure culture of single type of cells
B. Source of mixed proteins extracted from pure or mixed culture of organisms or cells
C. Proteins extracted from a single cell
D. A specific protein extracted from a single cell

Answer

B

Explanation

The term Single Cell Protein (SCP) was coined at Massachusetts institute of technology (MIT) by a group of scientist in 1966. It is dried cell of micro-organisms or microbes (algae, bacteria, actinomycetes and fungi) used as food. SCP is rich in high quality protein and is poor in fats.