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Biomolecules — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryBiomolecules2 Marks
Question
Give examples of industrial application of enzyme catalysis.
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Answer

  • Glucose Isomerase (enzyme) is used in conversion of glucose to sweet-tasting fructose.
  • New antibiotics are manufactured using penicillin acylase (enzyme).
  • Laundry detergentts are manufactured using proteases (enzyme).
  • Esters used in cosmetics are manufactured using genetically engineered enzyme.

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