Give scientific reasons.
Microbial enzymes are used instead of chemical catalysts in chemical industry.
Answer:
Microbial enzymes are active at low temperature, pH and pressure due to which energy is saved and erosion-proof instruments are also not necessary. Enzymes carry out specific processes, hence unnecessary byproducts are not formed due to which expenses on purification are minimised. In case of microbial enzymatic reactions, elimination and decomposition of waste material is avoided and enzymes can be reused. Hence, such enzymes are eco-friendly. Hence, microbial enzymes are used instead of chemical catalysts in chemical industry.
