Bioprocessing with Immobilised Enzymes (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Bioprocessing definition
Bioprocessing definition
Use of enzyme-controlled reactions to make a product
Bioreactor definition
Bioreactor definition
Vessel where bioprocessing occurs
Enzyme that coagulates milk in cheese making
Enzyme that coagulates milk in cheese making
Rennin
Enzymes in washing powders that remove protein stains
Enzymes in washing powders that remove protein stains
Proteases
Immobilised enzymes definition
Immobilised enzymes definition
Enzymes attached to an inert (inactive) material
One method to immobilise enzymes
One method to immobilise enzymes
Trapping in gel or membrane
Key benefit: immobilised enzymes can be...
Key benefit: immobilised enzymes can be...
Reused multiple times
Why immobilised enzymes are more stable
Why immobilised enzymes are more stable
Protected in gel/membrane, less likely to break down
Benefit: no enzymes in product means...
Benefit: no enzymes in product means...
No separation needed, saves time and money
Are immobilised enzymes cheaper than regular enzymes?
Are immobilised enzymes cheaper than regular enzymes?
No
Enzyme converting glucose to fructose
Enzyme converting glucose to fructose
Glucose isomerase
Products when lactase breaks down lactose
Products when lactase breaks down lactose
Glucose and galactose