How Plastic Eating Bacteria Work Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Why are plastics so bad for environment
A
They don’t break down and last a long time. Also pollute nature and harm animals.
2
Q
What about ideonella sakaiensis is special?
A
It can break down PET plastic by making PETase enzyme which helps it eat the PET plastic
3
Q
What is PETase?
A
Enzyme made by Ideonella Sakaienesis. Helps break down PET plastic by cutting the plastic into smaller pieces.
4
Q
Is PETase the answer for plastic crisis right now?
A
No it is not because bc it’s not fast enough and too weak.
5
Q
Concerns about PETase
A
-Not fast enough
-If gets into the wild, might break down useful plastics
-Hard to use on large scale
