Why Are Microbial Enzymes for the Production of Many Pharmaceutical

question 59

Multiple Choice

Why are microbial enzymes for the production of many pharmaceutical drugs sometimes favored over chemical synthesis? (Select all that apply)

• A)Microbial enzymes catalyze stereospecific reactions.
• B)Microbial enzymes are easier to obtain.
• C)Microbial production may be cheaper.
• D)Microbial enzymes are more temperature sensitive.
• E)Microbial enzymes catalyze the reactions at faster rates.

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