Question

Assertion :Enzymes application in industry is enhanced by its immobilization. Reason: Immobilization provides protection to enzymes without affecting their activity.

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
• B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
• C. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
• D. Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.

• An immobilized enzyme is an enzyme that is attached to an inert, insoluble material such as calcium alginate (produced by reacting a mixture of sodium alginate solution and enzyme solution with calcium chloride).
• This can provide increased resistance to changes in conditions such as pH or temperature. It also allows enzymes to be held in place throughout the reaction, following which they are easily separated from the products and may be used again - a far more efficient process and so is widely used in industry for enzyme-catalyzed reactions.
• Immobilized enzymes are very important for commercial uses as they possess many benefits to the expenses and processes of the reaction.
• So, the correct answer is 'Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.'