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Which of the following is not a property of carrier matrices?

(a) Thermal stability

(b) Stability of the material

(c) Physical strength

(d) Easily available

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The correct option is (a) Thermal stability

The best explanation: Carrier matrix is the surface of the matrix on which enzyme is immobilized. The carrier matrix should have the following property:

• Stability, physical strength and easily available.

Thermal stability of the enzyme increases is an advantage of immobilized enzymes over free enzymes.

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