Immobilised Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
Biopressing
A
The use of enzyme controlled reactions to produce a product
2
Q
Bioreactor
A
A vessel/container in which cells are used to make a product
3
Q
Immobilised enzymes
A
Enzymes that are attached to each other or to an inert material
4
Q
Immobilised enzymes (benefits)
A
Can be reused
Easy to separate from the product
More stable than natural enzyme
5
Q
Glucose isomeras
A
Used to convert glucose to fructose
6
Q
Immobilisation
A
Attaching or fixing enzymes to each other
7
Q
What substance is used to immobilise enzymes
A
Sodium alginate
