Enzymes are natural catalysts - substances that speed up a rate of reaction without being used up. They are also proteins that are molded into various shapes that allow substrate molecules to fit inside them. The region where the substrate molecules insert themselves is called the active site. Without enzymes, biological reactions would take excessive time to take place to keep you alive. They are also significant as they aid cells to connect with one another allowing cells to maintain growth, life
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2.1.3 Application of biosurfactants Biosurfactants are important in petroleum, environmental, food, agricultural, bioprocessing, cosmetics and biological industries (Fakruddin, 2012; Nitschke & Costa, 2007; A. Singh et al., 2007). Table 2.2 shows the role of biosurfactants in different industries (A. Singh et al., 2007). Table 2.2 : The role of biosurfactants in various industries 2.2 Actinomycetes 2.2.1 Properties of actinomycetes Actinomycetes are the intermediate group between bacteria and fungi
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15. Four suppliers have submitted substantially different bids for this contract which begins in August 1. Loren Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of a larger chemical company, and have an excellent reputation for quality products and had substantial in total sale. Brent has been appointed raw material buyer, reporting to the manager of chemicals buying group, and the hexonic acid contract will need to be approved by his immediate supervisor and the director of department. Brent know that some of the
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Chapter 23 Haz Mat Study Guide Hazard Types TRACEM: Thermal, Radiological, Asphyxiation, Chemical, Etiological/Biological, Mechanical. Thermal Hazards Elevated Temperature Materials: In a liquid phase at or above 212'F, Intentionally heated heated at or above its liquid phase flash point of 100'F, In a solid phase at or above 464'F. Low Temperatures: Liquefied gases and cryogenic liquids (convert to liquids at or below -130'F) can freeze materials on contact. Radiological Hazards
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Outline and evaluate biological explanations of depression. 8 + 16 marks One biological explanation of depression is genes. This suggests that depression is inherited. Research shows that individuals with a depressed relative (parent/sibling) are 1.5. to 3 times more likely to develop depression than those without a depressed relative. Twin studies show a concordance rate of 46% for MZ (identical) compared with 20% for DZ (non-identical) twins. This suggests that genes have a role in whether people
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growing and diversifying into various businesses, don’t you think it should stop comparing itself with the others in the industry and start looking at creating benchmarks? After all Qyster is one of its kind which is into multiple business lines in the chemical industry which no other company is into” After considering for a moment, Shan her team leader said, “I agree with you, and I think that is why we have been hired. But every change comes with some risk, some collateral loss and we can’t blame them
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Tata Salt was launched in 1983 by Tata Chemicals as India's first packaged iodised salt brand. The brand is now the biggest packaged salt brand inIndia, with a market share of 17%.The Indian salt market[edit] The market for packaged iodized salt in India is estimated to be worth Rs. 21.7 billion, with Tata Salt commanding a sales share of Rs 3.74 billion or 17.3% of the market. Domestic competitors include Annapurna, Captain Cook, i-shakti, Nirma Shudh and Aashirvaad. Product[edit] Tata Salt is
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OM, Anderson, Fall 2014 1 Discussion Questions (Week 6) THE GOAL Chap 1 – 15 1. Do you perceive that the people at the Bearington plant were like most manufacturing people in most companies? 2. Do you feel that the Bearington plant has the right equipment and technology to do the job? 3. What is the “Goal”? How is it related to the three performance measurements: NP, ROI & CF? Why does Alex need another set of measurement: Throughput, Inventory, OE? 4. How is "productivity"
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changed by physical and chemical processes. Chapter 2 Diagnostic Test — Multiple Choice, limited distractors 2.0 Explore — Float or Sink? Section 2.1 -- Matter has observable properties. By the end of Section 2.1 the student should… Describe physical and chemical properties. Give examples of physical changes. Explain that chemical changes form new substances. Observe signs of chemical change in an experiment. 2.1 Section Investigation — What are some signs of a chemical change? Internet Investigation
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the sculpture The American Woman was made of bronze. The work of art has streaks of a striking blueish green color and gives the appearance of painted metal. But as a viewer would notice as he or she got closer is that the color is really due to a chemical reaction, a result when bronze is in contact with water and oxygen. The statue is a smooth texture and with abrupt curves to convey the basics of a woman’s figure. A critic requires a closer and longer look of Hostetler’s work to understand that
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