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Define the following terms:
(a) Single cell protein (b) Micropropagation (c) Inbreeding.

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(a) Single Cell protein: A protein rich microbial mass used as food additive.
(b) Micropropagation: Rapid production of plant cells/ tissues/ organs in an artificial nutrient rich and aseptic culture medium.
c. Inbreeding, Breedingby selfing (in plants) or between the members of the same breed of animals.
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