Microbial Enzymes
Biology ⇒ Microorganisms and Microbiology
Microbial Enzymes starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one method by which microbial enzymes are extracted from microorganisms.
Describe the importance of enzyme specificity in industrial applications.
Describe the role of proteases in the detergent industry.
Explain how microbial enzymes contribute to environmental sustainability.
Explain the term 'extracellular enzyme' with an example.
Explain why microbial enzymes are preferred over chemical catalysts in many industrial processes.
Explain why temperature and pH are important factors affecting microbial enzyme activity.
A biotechnology company wants to use a microbial enzyme to break down cellulose in plant waste. Which enzyme should they use? (1) Amylase, (2) Cellulase, (3) Lipase, (4) Urease
A biotechnology company wants to use a microbial enzyme to break down cellulose in plant waste. Which enzyme should they use? (1) Amylase, (2) Cellulase, (3) Lipase, (4) Urease
Which enzyme is commonly used in the baking industry to improve dough quality? (1) Amylase, (2) Lipase, (3) Urease, (4) Cellulase
Which enzyme is used in the clarification of fruit juices? (1) Pectinase, (2) Amylase, (3) Lipase, (4) Urease
Which enzyme is used in the production of glucose syrup from starch? (1) Amylase, (2) Lipase, (3) Urease, (4) Protease
Fill in the blank: ________ is the enzyme produced by certain bacteria that can break down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the enzyme used in the dairy industry to coagulate milk and form cheese.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the enzyme used to convert urea into ammonia and carbon dioxide.
Fill in the blank: The enzyme ________ is used in the textile industry to remove starch from fabrics.
True or False: All enzymes produced by microorganisms are harmful to humans.
True or False: Enzymes produced by microorganisms are always stable at high temperatures.
True or False: Microbial enzymes are only used in food industries.
True or False: Microbial enzymes can be engineered to work under extreme conditions.
