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BiologyStrategies for Enhancement in Food ProductionPlant BreedingMedium2 minPYQ_2026
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MatchList IwithList II
| List I (Source of SCP) | List II (Example) |
|---|---|
| (A). Fungi | (I). Chlorella pyrenoidosa |
| (B). Yeast | (II). Methylophilus methylotropus |
| (C). Algae | (III). Candida utilis |
| (D). Bacteria | (IV). Aspergillus niger |
Choose thecorrectanswer from the options given below:
Options:
Answer:
C
Solution:
Single Cell Protein (SCP) is obtained from various microorganisms.
Fungi:Aspergillus nigeris a filamentous fungus used as a source of SCP. Thus, (A) matches with (IV).
Yeast:Candida utilis(also known as Torula yeast) is a widely used yeast for SCP production. Thus, (B) matches with (III).
Algae:Chlorella pyrenoidosais a unicellular green alga rich in proteins. Thus, (C) matches with (I).
Bacteria:Methylophilus methylotropusis a bacterium known for its high rate of biomass production and protein content. Thus, (D) matches with (II).
The correct matching is (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II).
Answer: (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
Stream:MHT_CET_MEDICALSubject:BiologyTopic:Strategies for Enhancement in Food ProductionSubtopic:Plant Breeding
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2026
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