Modern detergents contain enzyme preparations of

Options

A. acidophiles
B. alkaliphiles
C. thermoacidophliles
D. thermophiles

Answer

B

Explanation

Modern detergents contains enzyme preparation of alkaliphiles. Detergents represent the largest industrial application of enzymes amounting to 25-30% of total sales of enzyme. The enzymes Used in detergents must be cost effective, safe to use and be able to perform the task in the presence of anionic and non-ionic deteraents soaps, oxidants, etc at pH between 8-10.5 %. The chief enzymes used are proteases, `alpha`-amylase and sometimes cellulase.