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 in which bioprocessing occurs
Enzyme in cheese making that coagulates milk
Enzyme in cheese making that coagulates milk
Rennin
Enzymes in washing powder breaking down protein stains
Enzymes in washing powder breaking down protein stains
Proteases
Immobilised enzymes definition
Immobilised enzymes definition
Enzymes attached to an inert (inactive) material
Why immobilise enzymes?
Why immobilise enzymes?
To fix them in place so they can be reused multiple times
Method: trapping enzymes in...
Method: trapping enzymes in...
Gel or membrane
Benefit of no enzymes in product
Benefit of no enzymes in product
No separation process needed, saves time and money
Are immobilised enzymes cheaper than regular ones?
Are immobilised enzymes cheaper than regular ones?
No - savings come from not needing separation step
Enzyme converting glucose to fructose
Enzyme converting glucose to fructose
Glucose isomerase
Fructose vs glucose: sweetness
Fructose vs glucose: sweetness
Fructose is sweeter than glucose
Lactase breaks lactose into...
Lactase breaks lactose into...
Glucose and galactose