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Which of the following enzyme is not obtained from Aspergillus species?

(a) Pullulanase

(b) Aminoacylase

(c) Lactase

(d) Pectinase

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My enquiry is from Enzyme Preparation and Usage in chapter Enzyme Preparation and Usage of Enzyme Technology

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Right option is (a) Pullulanase

Easiest explanation: Following are the enzyme obtained from aspergillus species:

• Aminoacylase used in pharmaceutical industry.

• Lactase used in dairy industry.

• Pectinase used in drinks industry.

Pullulanase is obtained from Klebsiella species and is used in the starch industry.

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