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Which of the following enzyme is not used in a brewery?

(a) α-amylase

(b) β-amylase

(c) Papain

(d) β-glucanase

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The correct choice is (d) β-glucanase

To explain: Enzymes used in brewery are α-amylase, β-amylase and β-glucanase is obtained from malted barley. Papain is obtained from pawpaw latex and used in meat industry.

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