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Complete the paragraph by selecting the appropriate option in parentheses.
(energy, microbial, erosion-proof, reused, purification, environmentally friendly)
Nowadays, instead of chemical catalysts, _______ enzymes are used in the chemical industry. These enzymes are active at low temperature, pH and pressure; due to which _______ is saved and _______ instruments are also not necessary. Enzymes carry out specific processes; hence unnecessary by-products are not formed due to which expenses on _______ are minimised. In case of microbial enzymatic reactions elimination and decomposition of waste material is avoided and enzymes can be _______ Hence, such enzymes are _______.
Solution
Nowadays, instead of chemical catalysts, microbial enzymes are used in the chemical industry. These enzymes are active at low temperature, pH and pressure; due to which energy is saved and erosion-proof instruments are also not necessary. Enzymes carry out specific processes; hence unnecessary by-products are not formed due to which expenses on purification are minimised. In case of microbial enzymatic reactions elimination and decomposition of waste material is avoided and enzymes can be reused Hence, such enzymes are environmentally friendly.
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