Q68 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (25 April Shift 1) · Biology
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.
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.
- ABoth statement - I and statement - II are correct.
- BBoth statement - I and statement - II are incorrect.
- CStatement - I is correct but statement - II is incorrect.
- Correct answerDStatement - I is incorrect but statement - II is correct.
Solution
Statement I is incorrect because Single Cell Protein (SCP) refers to the dead and dried cells of various microbes, which include bacteria, algae (e.g., Spirulina), and fungi (e.g., yeast), not just bacteria.
Statement II is correct as the fruiting bodies of macroscopic fungi like mushrooms and truffles are highly nutritious. They are essentially sugar-free and fat-free, but are rich sources of proteins, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
Therefore, Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
Answer: Statement - I is incorrect but statement - II is correct.
Statement II is correct as the fruiting bodies of macroscopic fungi like mushrooms and truffles are highly nutritious. They are essentially sugar-free and fat-free, but are rich sources of proteins, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
Therefore, Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
Answer: Statement - I is incorrect but statement - II is correct.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.