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Single cell proteins are microbes grown on a large scale to produce proteins. Give the merits of growing SCP.

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a. It can be grown easily on materials like waste water, straw, sewage and animal manure.
b. It can serve as food rich in protein, minerals,fats, carbohydrates and vitamins.
c. It reduces environmental pollution.
d. It has high rate of biomass production.
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