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Substrate used by microorganisms to produce single-cell proteins includes

  1. Methane gas

  2. Industrial wastes

  3. Agricultural wastes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

In India, Spirulina is promoted as a diet supplement by

  1. Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI)

  2. Central Food Technology Research Institute (CFTRI)

  3. Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (CIAE)

  4. Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI)


Correct Option: B

The action of bacterium Methylophilus methylotropus on methanol produces

  1. Pruteen

  2. Mycoprotein

  3. Ethanol

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: A

Which microorganism is used for processing of molasses 

  1. Aspergillus

  2. Agaricus

  3. Saccharomyces

  4. Both A and C


Correct Option: D

Which of the following is not employed in single cell protein production?

  1. Chlorella

  2. Aspergillus

  3. Clostridium

  4. Saccharomyces


Correct Option: C

Pekilo, a fungal rich protein product is used a

  1. Animal feed

  2. Plant feed

  3. Human nutrient supplement

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A

Evaluation of newly evolved varieties is carried out by

  1. All agricultural universities

  2. ICAR

  3. IARI

  4. National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources.


Correct Option: B

One of the alternate sources of proteins for animal and human nutrition is?

  1. Single cell protein

  2. Nonvegetarian meal

  3. Mushrooms

  4. Pulses


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

SCPs are alternate sources of proteins for animal and human nutrition produced by a mix culture of microorganisms and cells.

Correct answer-A

Which one possesses highest protein content

  1. Spirulina

  2. Glycine max

  3. Arachis hypogea

  4. Pisum sativum


Correct Option: A

Chemosynthesis is BEST defined as _________________.

  1. Synthesis of food by chemical means

  2. Synthesis of a chemical compound

  3. Synthesis of food with energy obtained in a chemical reaction

  4. Absorption of food material in various parts of the body


Correct Option: A