Bioprocessing with Immobilised Enzymes (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What is bioprocessing?
What is bioprocessing?
Using enzyme reactions to make products
What is a bioreactor?
What is a bioreactor?
A vessel where bioprocessing occurs
Which enzyme coagulates milk in cheese making?
Which enzyme coagulates milk in cheese making?
Rennin
What do proteases do in washing powders?
What do proteases do in washing powders?
Break down protein-based stains
What are immobilised enzymes?
What are immobilised enzymes?
Enzymes attached to inert material
Which is NOT a method of immobilising enzymes?
Which is NOT a method of immobilising enzymes?
Dissolving enzymes in water
Why are immobilised enzymes more stable?
Why are immobilised enzymes more stable?
Protected in gel/membrane
Are immobilised enzymes cheaper than regular enzymes?
Are immobilised enzymes cheaper than regular enzymes?
No, but save on separation costs
Which enzyme converts glucose to fructose?
Which enzyme converts glucose to fructose?
Glucose isomerase
How does fructose compare to glucose?
How does fructose compare to glucose?
Sweeter but more expensive
What does lactase break lactose into?
What does lactase break lactose into?
Glucose and galactose
What happens to immobilised enzymes after a reaction?
What happens to immobilised enzymes after a reaction?
They stay fixed and can be reused