Question

Find out the role of microbes in the following and discuss it with your teacher.

(a) Single cell protein (SCP)

(b) Soil

Answer 1

(i) Single Cell protein – Used as food and feed with all essential Amino Acids, low fat.

E.g.: Spirullina, yeast, Mushroom.

(ii) Soil –

• Humification
• Mineralisation – release minerals during degradation
• Biofertilizers
• Denitrification – Discuss about all with teacher.