describe one enzyme that is used in cleaning products other

describe one enzyme that is used in cleaning products, other products, industrial procedures or that is found in food. Explain how this enzyme is used. As best you can ascertain, what is the substrate in the chemical reaction? And what is the product(s)?

Solution

Detergent enzymes are an eco-friendly solution that has been used to improve the cleaning efficiency. Enzymes are staple ingredients in powder and liquid detergents, stain removers, laundry pre-spotters, automatic dishwashing detergents and industrial and medical cleaning products. Designed by nature to digest protein, carbohydrates, fats and cellulose, enzymes make cleaning easier without compromising the environment. Enzyme proteins are only active when the specified substrate is present. The most common enzyme types used in the household care industry are proteases, amylases, lipase, cellulases, mannanases, and pectinases. Amylase is one of the primary enzymes that breaks down carbohydrates found in foods like bread, potatoes and cereals. Amylase - works on starch( substrate) stains. Amylase is an enzyme that hydrolyses the alpha bonds of large, alpha-linked polysaccharides, such as starch and glycogen. The catalyzed products are glucose and maltose.