What are immobilized enzymes? Name 3 applications of immobilized enzymes in industry.
Answer
Immobilized enzymes are enzymes attached to an inert, insoluble material, allowing for their repeated use and continuous operation in various processes.
Lipase: Used in the production of emulsifiers, flavors, fragrances, cosmetics, thermoplastics, agrochemicals, and biofuels.
Amylase: Used in the food industry for starch hydrolysis, and in the production of biofuels.
Beta-galactosidase: Used in the production of lactose-free dairy products.
Penicillin G acylase: Used in the production of penicillin.
Invertase: Used in the production of invert sugar.
Proteases: Used in the food industry for protein hydrolysis.
Pectinase: Used in the food industry for clarifying fruit juice.
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What are the 3 characteristics that make the 16S RNA genes ideal as a phylogenetic molecule?
Answer
Highly conserved, universally present in all bacteria, easy to obtain, and has multiple copies
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Name four organs in which Hexokinase D is found.
Answer
Liver, pancreas, intestine, brain.
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