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The use of enzymes in industry and medicine.
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The use of enzymes in industry and medicine. Enzymes are protein molecules that act as catalysts for many chemical reactions. Enzymes are very specific. The shape of the enzyme has to be just right; if the shape of the molecule is deformed even slightly it will not function. Enzymes bind to their substrate only; this makes them specific. This means they can be used to identify a specific substance in a sample. Enzymes are also very effective at low concentrations and work at moderate temperatures and pH that can help to reduce costs. Enzymes are also biodegradable which means no waste is produced which would cost money to dispose of. It is for these reasons that they have a wide variety of commercial and medical uses. Enzymes that are used in medicine and industry are preferably grown by microbes. This is because microbes have a high growth rate; they are grown...
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