10 Questions
What is the major component of detergents?
Proteases
Which enzyme is responsible for removing protein-based stains like blood and milk?
Protease
What does the enzyme amylase hydrolyze in starch-based products?
Starch
Which enzyme removes fatty stains such as lipstick and salad oil?
Lipase
What is the impact of cellulase in biofinishing?
It improves general cleanness and whiteness of the cloth
What type of stains does mannase target for removal?
Mannan stains
Aside from proteases and amylases, what do cellulases clean by hydrolyzing?
Glycosidic bonds in cotton fibers
What do the second and third-generation enzymes in detergents aim to optimize?
Performance
What do enzymes in heavy-duty detergents degrade and solubilize?
Substrate soils attached to fabrics or hard surfaces
What benefits are produced by introducing different hydrolases in detergents?
Efficient removal of specific stains
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