Question

Which is not true in case of development of commercial enzymes?

(a) Screening for new and improved enzymes

(b) Large scale enzyme purifications

(c) Economy, effectiveness and safety

(d) Dealing with the regulatory authorities

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Answer 1

The correct option is (c) Economy, effectiveness and safety

Explanation: The development of commercial enzymes is undertaken by a handful of companies which have high skills in:

• screening for new and improved enzymes,

• fermentation for enzyme production,

• large scale enzyme purifications,

• formulation of enzymes for sale,

• customer liaison, and

• dealing with the regulatory authorities.

The common aims of producers of industrial enzymes and their customers are economy, effectiveness and safety.