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Which of the following enzyme is used for removing stubborn strains?

(a) α-amylase

(b) Serine protease

(c) Cellulase

(d) Alcalase

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Right answer is (d) Alcalase

For explanation I would say: Alcalase is used in detergent industry to remove stubborn strains in liquid from with slurries of enzymes in non-ionic surfactant. Cellulase is used to washi cotton fabrics. α-amylase is used in dishwashing and destarching, whereas serine protease is used in detergents industry as bleaching agents and water softeners.

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