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Q. No.People recovering from long illness are often advised to include the alga Spirulina in their
diet because it
1. makes the food easy to digest
2. is rich in proteins
3. has antibiotic properties
4. restores the intestinal microflora.
 91%
Level 1: 80%+
AIIMS - 2003
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Consider the following four statements (I-IV) and select the option which includes all the correct ones only:
| I. | Single-cell Spirulina can produce large quantities of food rich in protein, minerals, vitamins, etc. |
| II. | Body weight-wise, the microorganism Methylophilus methylotrophus may be able to produce several times more proteins than that produced by a cow per day through its milk. |
| III. | Common button mushrooms are a very rich source of vitamin C. |
| IV. | A rice variety has been developed which is very rich in calcium. |
1. Statements (I), (III), and (IV)
2. Statements (II), (III), and (IV)
3. Statements (I), (II)
4. Statements (III), (IV)
 78%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2012
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Assertion (A): Single Cell Protein (SCP) is an alternative source to help the increasing demand of growing population.
Reason (R): SCP can be produced at a fast rate and is cost effective.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
3. (A) is true, (R) is false
4. (A) is false, (R) is true
Reason (R): SCP can be produced at a fast rate and is cost effective.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
3. (A) is true, (R) is false
4. (A) is false, (R) is true
 78%
Level 2: 60%+
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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R)
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
| Assertion (A): | Spirulina is a microbe that can be used for reducing environmental pollution. |
| Reason (R): | Spirulina is a rich source of protein, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and vitamins. |
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| 3. | (A) is correct but (R) is not correct. |
| 4. | (A) is not correct but (R) is correct. |
Level 3: 35%-60%
NEET - 2022
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Assertion(A): Methylophilus methylotrophus is expected to produce 25 tonnes of proteins.
Reason(R): This bacterium has a high rate of biomass production and growth.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Reason(R): This bacterium has a high rate of biomass production and growth.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
 90%
Level 1: 80%+
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