Q.What is single-cell protein? Give two examples. (1+1=2)
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Start your 14-day free trial to unlock the full solution →Single-cell protein is protein derived from the cultured biomass of microorganisms rather than from conventional plant or animal sources, offering a fast, resource-efficient way to meet growing protein demand.
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As the human population grows, so does the demand for protein-rich food, straining conventional agricultural land and livestock resources. Microbes such as bacteria, yeast, fungi and algae can be grown in bulk on cheap and readily available substrates/culture media (e.g. molasses, whey, agricultural or industrial waste) to rapidly produce large quantities of protein-rich biomass, which can be harvested and used as a food or feed supplement for humans or animals. This microbial biomass is called single-cell protein (SCP).
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