Microbes In Human Welfare Question 9

Question: Enzymes are immobilised through:

Options:

A) covalently attaching to solid support

B) cross-linking

C) entrapping in gel

D) All of the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

There are four principal methods available for immobilizing enzymes as follows:

(a) Enzyme non-covalently adsorbed to an insoluble particle;

(b) Enzyme covalently attached to an insoluble particle;

(c) Enzyme entrapped within an insoluble particle by a cross-linked polymer;

(d) Enzyme confined within a semi-permeable membrane.