What are Examples of Enzymes in Industrial Applications?
Enzymes are widely used in various industries due to their efficiency and specificity:
1. Food Industry: Enzymes like amylases and proteases are used in baking, brewing, and cheese-making. 2. Pharmaceuticals: Enzymes are used in drug formulation and as therapeutic agents (e.g., protease inhibitors). 3. Biofuel Production: Enzymes like cellulases help in breaking down biomass to produce biofuels. 4. Detergents: Proteases and lipases are added to detergents to break down protein and fat stains.
