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Describe important enzymes obtained through microbial activity.

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Introduction to Microbial Enzymes**: - Microbial enzymes are biological catalysts produced by microorganisms. They play a significant role in various industrial and medicinal applications. Approximately 1.0 to 1.5% of the total enzymes used in these fields are derived from microbial sources. 2. **Lipases**: - **Source**: Lipases are enzymes that help in the breakdown of fats and oils. - **Microorganism**: They are commonly obtained from the yeast *Candida lipolytica*. ...
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