250 g of Methylophilus methlotrophus can be expected to produce _______ tonnes of proteins.

Options

A. 15
B. 25
C. 40
D. 50

Answer

B

Explanation

A 250 kg cow produces 200 g of proteins per day. In the same period, 250 g of a microorganism like Methylophilus methylotrophus because of its high rate of biomass production and growth, can be expected to produce 25 tonnes of protein.