Question

Give the scientific name of bacterium cultivated as a source of SCP.

Answer 1

Rhodobacter capsulatus

Answer 2

Hey dear,

◆ Answer -
Rhodobacter capsulatus is the bacterium used as SCP.

● Extra information -
- Single cell protein is the edible protein that consists of processed microorganisms grown in culture.
- It is used as source of food for livestock.

Microorganisms used as single-cell protein include -
- yeast (Candida, Saccharomyces)
- bacteria (Rhodobacter capsulatus)
- fungi (trichoderma, fusarium)
- algae (chlorella, spirulina)

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