Question

Micro organisms are used to make proteins to meet the demand of food for increasing populations.

1. Name an alternate source of proteins for animal and human nutrition.

2. Is this protein harmful to the environment. Justify.

Answer 1

1. SCP – Single Cell Protein

eg: Spirulina.

2. In this process microbs are grown on an industrial scale as a source of good protein. Spirulina can be grown easily on materials like waste water from potato processing plant (containing starch), straw, Molases, The product is rich in protein, minerals, fat, carbohydrates & vitamin. This process reduces environmental pollution.