Midterms_Immobilized Enzyme Flashcards

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based on the formation of covalent bonds between the enzyme molecules by means of multifunctional reagents, leading to three dimensional cross linked aggregates

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Cross-linking process/Copolymerization

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2
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Strong linkage of enzyme to the support

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Covalent bonding technique

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3
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The carrier is placed into the reactor and enzyme solution is transferred to the reactor with agitation of the whole content in the reactor

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Reactor Loading method

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4
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The activity of an enzyme toward a high-molecular-weight substrate is usually increases immobilization (True or False).

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False. Reduced immobilization

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5
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Bonds of low-energy are involved (Van der Waals, Hydrogen bonding)

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Adsorption

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Carried out by mixing the biocatalyst into a monomer solution, followed by polymerization initiated by a chemical reaction.

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Entrapment

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7
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May denature or modify the structure of enzyme leading to loss of catalytic properties and not cost-effective method

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Copolymerization

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8
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More complex, require variety of expensive chemicals and time consuming

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Covalent bonding technique

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9
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Carriers used in adsorption can be

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Mineral-based support, Organic biomolecular based support, Modified ion exchange resin

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10
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(True or False) The enzymes are not usually deactivated by adsorption

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TRue

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11
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Covalent bonding can be done by

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12
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High stability and less chance of desorption of enzyme

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Copolymerization

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13
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It can be reused since it can be easily separated from the reaction solution and can be easily retained in a continuous-flow reactor.

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Immobilized enzyme

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14
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Enzyme is immobilized by allowing it to be in contact with the carrier without agitation

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Static Method

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15
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can be immobilized within semipermeable membrane microcapsules

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Encapsulation

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16
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enzyme is trapped inside the gel, which is formed by the polymer

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Inclusion in the Gel

17
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Leakage of enzyme may be possible

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Encapsulation

18
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cheap and simple and large quantity of enzyme can be immobilized

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Encapsulation

19
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In adsorption technique, it is impossible to separate and purify the enzymes while being immobilize (True or False).

20
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Possibility leakage of low molecular weight enzyme

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Entrapment

21
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Immobilization of an enzyme transforms a homogenous (soluble) catalyst into a heterogeneous (insoluble) system (True or False)

22
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Need optimum condition of pH and ionic strength

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Adsorption

23
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This process typically involves the admixing of enzyme with the carrier under constant agitation

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Dynamic Method

24
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membrane allows free movement in either direction to substrate and products but does not permit enzyme molecules to escape.

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Encapsulation

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Most common microcapsules are ________ and _______.
polyamines, sodium alginate
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Carrier is placed in the vicinity of an electrode and the enzymes migrate to carrier in presence of electric current
Electro-deposition Method
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Immobilization does not affect the thermal stability of enzymes (True or False)
False. Affects
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This method utilizes chemical groups present on both enzyme and carrier for immobilization
Covalent bonding
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Restricts the mobility of an enzyme or protein and fixes the enzyme into a state without disturbing its functional ability
Enzyme immobilization
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No chemical modification and easy handling and reusage
Entrapment
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Carriers used in covalent bonding can be
[BSPI] Biomolecules, synthetic molecules, protein carriers, inorganic molecules
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It can affect the functional ability of enzymes by blocking their active site.
Adsorption
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Enzymes are supported on the fibers of the supporting material forming the matrix.
Inclusion in fibers
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Methods of Enzyme Immobilization
[ACEC]: Adsorption, covalent bonding, entrapment/encapsulation, cross linking
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Can reduce the sensitivity of a native enzyme hence increasing the functional efficiency of the enzyme.
Enzyme immobilization
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Polyfunctional reagents used in copolymerization are
[GDHN]: Glutaraldehyde, Diazonium salt, hexamethylenedisocyanate, N-N'ethylenebismaleimide
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Carriers used in entrapment method can be
[SN]: synthetic and naturally derived gels
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Enzyme is adsorbed on physical outer surface of the support
Adsorption