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Biology Question on Enzymes

Enzymes used in detergents to remove oil stains are sourced from

A

Bacillus polymixa

B

Streptomyces venezuelae

C

Byssochlamys fulvo

D

Geotrichum candidum

Answer

Geotrichum candidum

Explanation

Solution

Lipases are lipid disolving enzymes that are added in detergents for removing oily stains from laundry. Candida lipolytica and Geotrichum candidum are main sources of these enzymes.