Applications of Enzymes Quiz

What are the applications of enzymes?

• Used in plants, animals, or microorganisms

• Primarily used in clothing industry

• Exclusively used in medical applications

• Only used in food processing

What is the enzyme that catalyses the breakdown of cell walls within fruits for fruit juice extraction?

• Amylase

• Proteases

• Pectinases

• Lipases

What is the enzyme used in baby food processing to pre-digest proteins for easier digestion by babies?

• Lipases

• Proteases

• Pectinases

• Amylase

In the clothing industry, enzymes are used to soften jeans in a process known as stonewashing. Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down cellulose fibers in jeans?

• Lipases

• Proteases

• Amylase

• Pectinases

What is an advantage of using enzymes in industrial processes?

• Enzymes are toxic and non-biodegradable

• Enzymes generate a lot of undesirable products

• Enzymes cannot be reused

• Enzymes can be easily regulated by adjusting temperature and pH