Question

Major drawback of utilizing enzymes is _________

(a) high productivity

(b) specificity

(c) selectivity

(d) unstable nature of enzymes

I have been asked this question during a job interview.

My query is from Enzyme Kinetics in chapter Enzyme Kinetics Fundamentals of Enzyme Technology

Answer 1

Right answer is (d) unstable nature of enzymes

The explanation is: When enzymes are removed from their natural environment, they tend to become unstable making it unfit for use. Hence it’s a major drawback. High productivity, specificity and selectivity are advantages of enzymes.