Question

Give scientific reasons.

Microbial enzymes are used instead of chemical catalysts in chemical industry

Answer 1

1. Microbial enzymes are active at low temperatures, pH levels, and pressures. Because of this property, energy is saved. The costlier erosion-proof instruments need not be used.
2. In enzymatic reactions, the unnecessary byproducts are not formed as the reactions are highly specific.
3. The expenses for product purification are minimised because no unnecessary products are formed.
4. The elimination and decomposition of waste material is avoided, and enzymes can be reused.

Hence, microbial enzymes, which are eco-friendly, are used in the chemical industry.