Microbial Enzymes
Biology ⇒ Microorganisms and Microbiology
Microbial Enzymes starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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A biotechnology company is developing a new detergent containing microbial enzymes. What properties should these enzymes have to be effective in laundry applications?
A factory uses microbial enzymes to treat its wastewater. What are the benefits of this approach compared to chemical treatment?
A researcher is optimizing the production of a microbial enzyme. Which factors should be considered to maximize enzyme yield?
Describe how genetic engineering can be used to improve microbial enzyme production.
Describe the difference between endoenzymes and exoenzymes in microorganisms.
A biotechnology company is developing a new detergent containing microbial enzymes. What properties should these enzymes have to be effective in laundry applications?
A factory uses microbial enzymes to treat its wastewater. What are the benefits of this approach compared to chemical treatment?
A researcher is optimizing the production of a microbial enzyme. Which factors should be considered to maximize enzyme yield?
Which enzyme is commonly used in the diagnosis of diabetes? (1) Urease (2) Glucose oxidase (3) Lipase (4) Cellulase
Which enzyme is used in the production of bioethanol from plant biomass? (1) Urease (2) Cellulase (3) Catalase (4) Amylase
Which enzyme is used in the removal of urea from blood in artificial kidney machines? (1) Urease (2) Amylase (3) Lipase (4) Pectinase
Which microorganism is commonly used for the commercial production of penicillinase? (1) Escherichia coli (2) Bacillus subtilis (3) Penicillium chrysogenum (4) Staphylococcus aureus
Fill in the blank: ________ is a microbial enzyme that breaks down cellulose into glucose.
Fill in the blank: ________ is a microbial enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.
Fill in the blank: ________ is a microbial enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of starch into maltose.
Fill in the blank: ________ is a microbial enzyme that hydrolyzes fats into fatty acids and glycerol.
True or False: All microbial enzymes are extracellular.
True or False: Microbial enzymes are only active at neutral pH.
True or False: Microbial enzymes are only used in large-scale industries.
True or False: Microbial enzymes are used in the food industry for processes such as cheese making and brewing.
