NEET Biology NEET PYQ-Enzyme

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    Modem detergents contain enzyme preparations of [AIPMT (S) 2008]

    A) acidophiles

    B) alkaliphiles

    C) thermoacidophiles

    D) thermophiles

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [B] Detergents represent the largest industrial application of enzymes amounting to 25-30% of total sales of enzyme. The enzymes used in detergents must be cost effective, safe to use, and be able to perform the task in the presence of anionic arid non-ionic detergents, soaps, oxidanis etc. At pH between 8-10.5%. The chief enzymes used are proteases, a-amylase and sometimes cellulase.


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