Using enzymes

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Using enzymes

Advantages

  • V. effective at removing stains in biological washing powders e.g. blood/ grass/ gravy
  • Biological washing powders can be used at low temps, saving energy/ reducing costs
  • Can be used in medicine to diagnose/ control/ cure disease
  • In industry, costs/ energy can be reduced as bring about reactions at normal temperatures/ pressures

Disadvantages

  • Could have allergic reaction if misuse washing powders
  • Enzymes may enter water ways through sewage system
  • Industrial enzymes can be costly to produce
  • Denature at the high temperatures needed to kill pathogens in the washing
  • Some fabrics e.g wool are digested by proteases

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