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What is ‘jumping genes’?
Solution
The sequences of DNA that can move or transpose themselves to new positions within the genome of a single cell are known as ‘jumping genes.
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Write an alternate source of protein for animal and human nutrition.
R. Q. for proteins is about .......................
(a) 0.7
(b) 0.8
(c) 0.9
(d) 1.0
"Growing Spirulina on a large scale is beneficial both environmentally and nutritionally for humans," Justify.
What is single cell protein? Give its source and significance
Choose the correct option of the following question:
The pressure of the cell contents on the cell wall is known as:
Expand the following abbreviation: SSBP
Assertion: Single Cell Protein is one of the alternate sources of protein for animal and human nutrition.
Reason: Microbes like Spirulina are grown on industrial scale as a good source of protein.
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A person who is allergic to pulses was advised to take a capsule of Spirulina daily. Give the reasons for the advise.
Match Column I with Column II and find the correct option.
| Column I | Column II |
| A. Acetic acid | (i) Aspergillus niger |
| B. Butyric acid | (ii) Lactobacillus sps. |
| C. Lactic acid | (iii) Clostridium butylicum |
| D. Citric acid | (iv) Acetobacter aceti |
