Which of the following is a sulphated polysaccharide which is used for enzyme immobilisation?
A
Cellulose
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B
Gelatin
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C
Carrageenan
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is C Carrageenan Carrageenan is a polysaccharide which is obtained from the algae. The polysaccharide contains a linear chain with sulphated saccharide molecules. This molecule is commonly used for the immobilisation of the enzymes by entrapping the enzyme within the polysaccharide. For example, enzyme cellulase.