Consider the following statements about Single Cell Protein SCP 1 Microbes are being grown on ...........

Environment and Ecology Biodiversity

Consider the following statements about Single Cell Protein (SCP)

1. Microbes are being grown on an industrial scale as source of good protein

2. Microbes processing plants reduces environmental pollution

3. Slow rate of biomass production in microbes prevents as one of the alternate sources of proteins for animal and human nutrition

Which is/are CORRECT?

1 and 3 Only

2 and 3 only

1 and 2 Only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Single-cell protein (SCP) refers to the microbial cells or total protein extracted from pure microbial cell culture (monoculture) which can be used as protein supplement for humans or animals.
If the SCP is suitable for human consumption, it is considered as food grade. SCP is regarded as feed grade, when it is used as animal feed supplement, but not suitable for human consumption. Single-cell protein broadly refers to the microbial biomass or protein extract used as food or feed additive. Besides high protein content, SCP also contains fats, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, vitamins and minerals.
Another advantage with SCP is that it is rich in certain essential amino acids (lysine, methionine) which are usually limiting in most plant and animal foods. Thus, SCP is of high nutritional value for human or animal consumption.