Biotechnology

Question 1

Immobilised nitrilase

Answer 1

Converts acrylonitrile to acrylamide- synthetic polymers

Question 2

Glucose isomerase

Answer 2

Glucose to fructose for high fructose corn syrup

Question 3

Penicillin acylase

Answer 3

Manufactures synthetic penicillins like amoxicillin less resistance

Question 4

Lactase

Answer 4

Converts lactose into galactose and glucose- lactose free milk

Question 5

Aminoacylase

Answer 5

Separates l-amino acids from d-amino acids for dietary supplements

Question 6

Glucoamylase

Answer 6

Converts starch pulp to glucose