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Penicillin is produced from _____________

(a) aminoacyclases

(b) lactases

(c) penicillin amidases

(d) aspartase

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This intriguing question originated from Immobilized Enzymes in section Immobilized Enzymes and their Uses of Enzyme Technology

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Correct choice is (c) penicillin amidases

Explanation: Penicillin is produced from penicillin amidases by acting on benzylpenicillins and phenoxymethylpenicillins. Lactases are used to breakdown lactose to glucose and galactose. Aminoacyclase are used in the production of antibiotics. Aspartase is used in the production L-aspartic acid.

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