Question

Which of the following is not a potential hazard arising from the chemical nature and source of enzymes?

(a) Allergenicity

(b) Residual microbiological activity

(c) Catalysis

(d) Chemical toxicity

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Answer 1

Correct choice is (c) Catalysis

For explanation: Catalysis is not a potential hazard arising from the chemical nature and source of enzymes. But the hazards arising from the chemical nature and source of enzymes are as follows: allergenicity, activity-related toxicity, residual microbiological activity, and chemical toxicity.