Question
Industrial uses of enzymes.
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Answer
- Enzymes are used to improve the quality of the fabrics in the textile industry.
- In the pulp and paper industry, they are involved in biomechanical pulping and bleaching.
- In food industry, enzymes are used in the fermentation processes to produce bread and alcoholic beverages such as wine and beer.
- They are used in the extraction of carotenoids and olive oil.
- Enzymes are also used in cosmetics, animal feed and agricultural industries.
- Lipases are used to remove oil stains and to increase the brightness in detergent industry. They have superior cleaning properties.
- Streptokinase is used as a ‘clot buster’ for clearing blood clots in the blood vessels in heart patients.
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