Which of the Following Is a Reason Why Bioconversions Are

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why bioconversions are replacing chemical synthesis of certain compounds?

• A)Bioconversions facilitate the scaling up of reactions.
• B)Enzymes catalysts are not destroyed in the bioconversion process.
• C)Bioconversions yield specific and biologically active stereoisomers.
• D)Enzyme catalyzed reactions in the bioconversion process proceed much more rapidly.

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