Single cell protein refers to
- A. a single essential amino acid
- B. protein rich biomass grown from microorganisms for food and feed
- C. a strand of DNA
- D. an industrial enzyme
Explanation
Bacteria, yeasts and algae can be farmed on cheap substrates to yield protein far faster than crops or livestock. The name refers to the single celled producers, not to a molecule.
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