Choose the wrong statement:
Neurospora is used in the study of biochemical genetics
Morels and truffles are poisonous mushrooms
Yeast is unicellular and useful in fermentation
Penicillium is multicellular and produces antibiotics
As we learnt in
Single Cell Protein (SCP) -
Single-cell protein (SCP) refers to edible unicellular microorganisms.
- wherein
The biomass or protein extract from pure or mixed cultures of algae, yeasts, fungi or bacteria may be used as an ingredient or a substitute for protein-rich foods, and is suitable for human consumption or as animal feeds.
Truffles and morels are the both edible fungi, or mushrooms, but they are not the same thing. Truffles are the body of a mushroom that grows underground.
Option 1)
Neurospora is used in the study of biochemical genetics
This is incorrect option
Option 2)
Morels and truffles are poisonous mushrooms
This is correct option
Option 3)
Yeast is unicellular and useful in fermentation
This is incorrect option
Option 4)
Penicillium is multicellular and produces antibiotics
This is incorrect option