Microbial Enzymes
Biology ⇒ Microorganisms and Microbiology
Microbial Enzymes starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how microbial enzymes are produced on a large scale for industrial use.
Describe one advantage of using microbial enzymes over chemical catalysts in industrial processes.
Describe the difference between exoenzymes and endoenzymes produced by microorganisms.
Describe the process of enzyme immobilization and its benefit in industrial applications.
Explain how microbial enzymes contribute to environmental sustainability.
Explain the role of microbial enzymes in the bioremediation of pollutants.
A biotechnology company wants to degrade oil spills using microbial enzymes. Which type of enzyme would be most useful? (1) Lipase, (2) Amylase, (3) Cellulase, (4) Urease
A scientist is studying a new microbial enzyme that works best at pH 9. What term describes this enzyme's pH preference? (1) Acidophilic, (2) Neutrophilic, (3) Alkaliphilic, (4) Halophilic
A biotechnology company wants to degrade oil spills using microbial enzymes. Which type of enzyme would be most useful? (1) Lipase, (2) Amylase, (3) Cellulase, (4) Urease
A scientist is studying a new microbial enzyme that works best at pH 9. What term describes this enzyme's pH preference? (1) Acidophilic, (2) Neutrophilic, (3) Alkaliphilic, (4) Halophilic
Which enzyme is commonly used in the dairy industry to produce cheese? (1) Lipase, (2) Rennin, (3) Amylase, (4) Urease
Which enzyme is responsible for the hydrolysis of lactose into glucose and galactose? (1) Amylase, (2) Lactase, (3) Lipase, (4) Cellulase
Fill in the blank: ________ is a microbial enzyme that hydrolyzes urea into ammonia and carbon dioxide.
Fill in the blank: ________ is a microbial enzyme used in detergents to remove protein stains from clothes.
Fill in the blank: ________ is a microbial enzyme used to clarify fruit juices by breaking down pectin.
Fill in the blank: ________ is a thermostable DNA polymerase enzyme obtained from the bacterium Thermus aquaticus.
True or False: All microbial enzymes function optimally at the same pH and temperature.
True or False: Enzymes produced by extremophilic microorganisms can function at very high temperatures.
True or False: Microbial enzymes are always proteins.
True or False: Microbial enzymes are only used in food processing industries.
