Question

Why is the enzyme solution mixed with a polymeric fluid?

(a) To make it more potent

(b) Faster reaction

(c) More active sites on the surface

(d) Solidifies into various forms

This question was addressed to me in an internship interview.

My question is from Methods of Immobilization in chapter Antibiotics & Enzyme Immobilization of Drug Biotechnology

Answer 1

The correct answer is (d) Solidifies into various forms

To explain: The enzyme solutions are mixed with a polymeric fluid which will solidify the enzymes into various forms. The solidification depends on application. The polymeric material is semi-permeable. Large is the molecular weight enzymes cannot diffuse out, small substrate and product molecules can.