AP BIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY

ENZYMES AND METABOLISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of food stain is suitable to be washed using biological washing powder that contains lipase?
A
Carbohydrate
B
Lipids
C
Proteins
D
Cellulose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Biological washing powders contain protease and lipase to remove protein stains and fat/grease from clothes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lipases and proteases process any remnants of protein, starches, and fats in the clothing, which makes them great for getting rid of grass stains, pasta sauces, hamburger grease, and more.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lipases are used in detergent industries to minimise the use of phosphate-based chemicals in detergent formulations. The use of lipase in household laundry reduces environmental pollution and enhances the ability of detergent to remove tough oil or grease stains.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bio laundry detergent contains enzymes that help to break down common stains, such as food, sweat, grass and grease. The enzymes are really effective at breaking down these down and lifting them from your clothes.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lipase enzymes attack stains containing fats and oils by cutting lipid molecules into smaller pieces. These smaller pieces mix more easily with surfactants, boosting the effect of surfactants in detergent and removing greasy stains far more effectively.

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