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1
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What do some microorganisms produce?

A

Enzymes that pass out of their cells

2
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What is bad about using enzymes in industry?

A

They are costly to produce

3
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What do biological detergents contain?

A

Proteases and lipase that digest food stains

4
Q

What is good about biological detergents?

A

They work at lower temperatures than ordinary washing powders. This saves energy and money spent on electricity

5
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What are proteases used to do in industry?

A

Pre-digest babies food

6
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What is isomerase used to do?

A

Convert glucose syrup to fructose syrup

7
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Why is fructose syrup used?

A

It is used in slimming foods because fructose is sweeter so less of it is needed

8
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What is carbohydrate used for?

A

To convert starch into sugar syrup in foods

9
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What are enzymes used to do in industry?

A

Bring about reactions at normal temperatures and pressures

10
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What do traditional chemical processes require?

A

Expensive equipment and lots of energy to produce high temperatures and pressures