Question

Which of the following factor does not determine the choice of the reactor for a particular process?

(a) Cost of a predetermined productivity within the product’s specifications

(b) Form of enzyme (free or immobilized)

(c) Active site is mainly constituted by non-polar amino acids for catalysis to take place

(d) Kinetics of the reaction

This question was addressed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

My doubt is from Immobilized Enzymes topic in chapter Immobilized Enzymes and their Uses of Enzyme Technology

Answer 1

Right option is (c) Active site is mainly constituted by non-polar amino acids for catalysis to take place

For explanation I would say: Following are the factors which determine the choice of the reactor for a particular process:

* Cost of a predetermined productivity within the product’s specifications.

* Form of enzyme (free or immobilized).

* Kinetics of the reaction.

* The chemical and physical properties of an immobilization support.

Active site is mainly constituted by non-polar amino acids for catalysis to take place. This is one of the features of the active site.