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Enzymes in Industry Enzymes are described as chemical a catalyst that is they speed up the rate of reaction. Enzymes have enormous potential in the commercial world. They are cheap to use in industry and they do not need high temperatures to work. They work at neutral PH and normal atmospheric pressure. This reduces the costs of fuel in industry and are energy saving. Also, enzymes can be reused. This means that they are needed in relatively small amounts in comparison with Inorganic catalysts. Once a suitable enzyme has been found, it is made on a larger scale and purified before use. Enzymes are specific in their action. They only react with one substrate to produce a specific product. They are therefore less likely to produce unwanted by-products. They are Biodegradable causing less environmental pollution. Enzymes also have their disadvantages. They are highly sensitive to changes in temperature and PH and can...

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