Define SCP(Single cell protein). What are Advantages of SCP (Single c

1.	Define SCP(Single cell protein). What are Advantages of SCP (Single cell protein)?
Answer» Protein rich cell biomass from microbes such as bacteria, yeast, algae are used as alternative food. Eg: Spirulina can be grown in waste water (from potato processing plant) to produce protein rich biomass treated as food. Advantages : (i) Provides protein rich food supplement in human diet (ii) Reduces pressure of conventional agricultural production (iii) Use of Waste water reduces pollution level. (iv) High rate of biomass production in large amount in short period.

Define SCP(Single cell protein). What are Advantages of SCP (Single cell protein)?

Answer»

Protein rich cell biomass from microbes such as bacteria, yeast, algae are used as alternative food.

Eg: Spirulina can be grown in waste water (from potato processing plant) to produce protein rich biomass treated as food.

Advantages :

(i) Provides protein rich food supplement in human diet

(ii) Reduces pressure of conventional agricultural production

(iii) Use of Waste water reduces pollution level.

(iv) High rate of biomass production in large amount in short period.