Microbial Enzymes
Biology ⇒ Microorganisms and Microbiology
Microbial Enzymes starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how temperature affects the activity of microbial enzymes.
Describe one way in which microbial enzymes are used in the medical field.
Describe the difference between intracellular and extracellular microbial enzymes.
Describe the lock-and-key model of enzyme action.
Explain how microbial enzymes contribute to environmental sustainability.
Explain the role of cellulase in the paper industry.
Explain why enzymes are called biological catalysts.
A scientist is using a microbial enzyme to break down cellulose in plant waste to produce bioethanol. Which enzyme is most likely being used? (1) Amylase, (2) Cellulase, (3) Protease, (4) Lipase
A scientist is using a microbial enzyme to break down cellulose in plant waste to produce bioethanol. Which enzyme is most likely being used? (1) Amylase, (2) Cellulase, (3) Protease, (4) Lipase
Which enzyme is commonly used in the production of biofuels from plant material? (1) Protease, (2) Cellulase, (3) Lactase, (4) Urease
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins into amino acids? (1) Amylase, (2) Protease, (3) Lipase, (4) Cellulase
Which enzyme is used in the brewing industry to convert starch into sugars? (1) Amylase, (2) Lipase, (3) Protease, (4) Urease
Fill in the blank: ________ is the process of using microorganisms to produce useful products, often involving microbial enzymes.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the term for enzymes that work outside the cell that produces them.
Fill in the blank: The enzyme ________ breaks down starch into simpler sugars.
Fill in the blank: The enzyme ________ is used in the baking industry to improve dough quality.
True or False: All enzymes produced by microorganisms are harmful to humans.
True or False: Enzymes are specific to the reactions they catalyze.
True or False: Enzymes can be denatured by extreme pH levels.
True or False: Microbial enzymes are only active inside living cells.
