Question

Extraction of enzymes by physical methods include the usage of alkalis, EDTA, lysozyme, etc.

(a) True

(b) False

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This interesting question is from Extraction of Enzymes by Chemical Methods in division Enzyme Extraction and Isolation of Enzyme Technology

Answer 1

Right answer is (b) False

To explain: Alkalis, EDTA, lysozymes, etc., are chemicals used to extract enzymes from a given source. Hence they fall into extraction of enzymes by chemical methods. Physical methods used to extract enzymes are ultrasonification, homogenization, etc.