Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I - The term SCP denotes dead and dried cells of bacteria only.
Statement II - The fruiting bodies of mushrooms and truffles are sugar-free, fat-free but rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both statement - I and statement - II are correct.
• B. Both statement - I and statement - II are incorrect.
• C. Statement - I is correct but statement - II is incorrect.
• D. Statement - I is incorrect but statement - II is correct.

Hint:

SCP comes from many microbes, not only bacteria, while mushrooms are rich in protein and low in fat and sugar.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
Single cell protein (SCP) is dried microbial biomass used as food or feed.

Step 2: Statement I
SCP is obtained from bacteria, yeasts, fungi and algae such as Spirulina, not from bacteria alone. So the statement is incorrect.

Step 3: Statement II
The fruiting bodies of mushrooms and truffles have almost no sugar or fat but are rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. So the statement is correct.

Step 4: Select the option
Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct.

Final Answer:
Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct. \[ \boxed{\text{(D) }\text{Statement - I is incorrect but statement - II is correct.}} \]