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Which enzyme was first produced industrially?(a) Bacteria enzyme(b) Yeast enzyme(c) Fungal enzyme(d) StreptomycesI had been asked this question at a job interview.The doubt is from Large topic in division An Overview of Biological Basics & Enzymes of Bioprocess Engineering

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Right option is (c) FUNGAL ENZYME

Explanation: Microbial enzymes have been utilized for many centuries WITHOUT knowing them fully. The FIRST enzyme produced industrially was taka-diastase (a fungal AMYLASE) in 1896, in United States. It was used as a pharmaceutical agent to cure digestive disorders.



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