GCSE Biology Unit 2 (17)

Uses of Enzymes

• Enzymes are used in biological detergents
• They are the biological ingredients in biological detergents and washing powders.
• They're mainly protein-digesting enzymes (proteases) and fat-digesting enzymes (lipases).
• They are ideal for removing stains like food and blood because they attack animal and plant matter.
• Enzymes are used to change foods
• The proteins in some baby foods are 'pre-digested' using protein-digesting enzymes (proteases), so they're easier for the baby to digest.
• Carbohydrate-digesting enzymes (carbohydrases) can used to turn starch syrup into sugar syrup.
• Glucose syrup can be turned into fructose syrup using an isomerase enzyme.
• Fructose is sweeter, so you can use less of it, which is good for slimming foods and drinks.
• Using Enzymes in Industry takes a lot of control
• Enzymes are very…