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Uses of Enzmes
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AQA GCSE Biology Unit 2: Uses of Enzymes
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enzymes
enzymes in industry
enzmes in food
biology
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Uses of Enzmes
Biological Detergents
Protein and fat digesting enzmes
Lipase
Protease
Break down animal/plant matter
Stains
Food
Blood
More effective at lower temperatures
eg. 30C
Changing foods
Proteins in baby food
Pre-digested
Easier to digest
Proteases
Starch syrup to sugar syrup
Carbohydrases
Glucose to fructose
Isomerase
Sweeter
Less needed
Slimming products
Industry
Catalyse reactions
Don't need high temp. or pressure
Advantages
Specific to each reaction
Saves energy
Lower cost
Work for long time
Can be continually used after initial cost
Biodegradable
Less environmental pollution
Disadvantages
Allergies
Sensitive so can denature
Conditions must be tightly controlled
Expensive to produce
Contamination can affect reaction
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