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
Show Answer
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.