uses of enzymes Flashcards

1
Q

what enzymes are in biological detergents?

A

protease and lipase

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2
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why are they ideal for removing stains?

A

they break down animal and plant matter

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3
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what temp do biological detergents work best at?

A

30 degrees

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4
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what are three ways foods are changed?(3)

A
  • baby foods: pre digested
  • starch syrup into sugar syrup
  • glucose syrup into fructose
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5
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what enzymes are used to convert them?

A
  • baby foods:protease
  • starch syrup into sugar syrup:carbohydrases
  • glucose syrup into fructose:isomerase
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6
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dis+advantages of using enzymes in industry(4 each)

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ad:

  • they only catalyse the reaction you want them to
  • lower temp:low cost+saves energy
  • work for a long time
  • biodegradeable

dis:

  • some people have allergies
  • enzymes can be denatured easily
  • expensive
  • contamination of the enzyme with other substances may affect reaction
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