Question
Name any three enzymes used in industry and explain their importance.
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Answer
| S.No. | Enzyme | Uses |
| 1. | Lipase | (a)Used in detergent formulations.(b) Helps in removing oily stains from laundry |
| 2. | Pectinase and protease | Used for clarifying bottled juices. |
| 3. | Streptokinase (produced by Streptococcus and modified by genetic engineering) | Used as ‘clot-buster’ for removing clots from blood vessels of patients who have undergone myocardial infarction. |
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