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The Uses of Enzymes in Industry An enzyme is a biological catalyst produced in cells and is capable of speeding up chemical reactions. They are large complex proteins and are highly specific. Natural enzymes have long been used by a few industries, such as the leather industry and some areas of the food industry, but technological advances like genetic engineering have made it possible to produce a much wider range of enzymes in industrial amounts. Biotechnologists are constantly seeking ways in which to expand this resource and also to develop semi-synthetic enzymes for highly specific tasks. The enzymes used are all produced using species of Bacillus. There are various uses of enzymes in industry. These include Agriculture, Baking, Brewing, Chemicals Manufacturing, Dairy, Detergents/Cleaners, Food and animal feed, Leather and fur goods, Pulp and Paper, Textiles, Water Treatment. I will now be specifically talking about some of the uses of enzymes in these...

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