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Which of the following statements 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.

A

(i), (ii) and (iv)

B

(iii) only

C

(v) only

D

(i) only

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The correct Answer is:
D
The cell from microorganisms such as bacteria. Fungi, filamentous algae, treated in various ways and used as food, are called single cell protein (SCP). The biomass is not only obtained from unicellular microorganisms but also from multicellular microorganisms.
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