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What is the major component of detergents?
What is the major component of detergents?
Proteases
Which enzyme is responsible for removing protein-based stains like blood and milk?
Which enzyme is responsible for removing protein-based stains like blood and milk?
Protease
What does the enzyme amylase hydrolyze in starch-based products?
What does the enzyme amylase hydrolyze in starch-based products?
Starch
Which enzyme removes fatty stains such as lipstick and salad oil?
Which enzyme removes fatty stains such as lipstick and salad oil?
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What is the impact of cellulase in biofinishing?
What is the impact of cellulase in biofinishing?
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What type of stains does mannase target for removal?
What type of stains does mannase target for removal?
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Aside from proteases and amylases, what do cellulases clean by hydrolyzing?
Aside from proteases and amylases, what do cellulases clean by hydrolyzing?
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What do the second and third-generation enzymes in detergents aim to optimize?
What do the second and third-generation enzymes in detergents aim to optimize?
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What do enzymes in heavy-duty detergents degrade and solubilize?
What do enzymes in heavy-duty detergents degrade and solubilize?
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What benefits are produced by introducing different hydrolases in detergents?
What benefits are produced by introducing different hydrolases in detergents?
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