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Which enzyme produced by microorganisms is widely used in detergent formulations to remove oil stains?

Answer: Lipase.

  • A Streptokinase
  • B Pectinase
  • C Lipase
  • D Amylase

Correct answer: C. Lipase

Explanation: Lipases produced by microorganisms are incorporated into detergents to break down fat and oil stains from fabrics.

Sewage Treatment FlowPrimaryphysical filtering+ sedimentationSecondary (aerobic)aeration tank, flocsconsume organic matterActivated sludgesettles out;part reused as inoculumSludge digesterANAEROBIC →biogas (CH₄)Note the switch: aerobic microbes in the tank, anaerobic microbes in the digester

Sewage passes through physical removal (primary), then aerobic biological treatment where microbes form flocs that consume organic matter (secondary); the settled activated sludge is then digested anaerobically to produce biogas - a deliberate switch from aerobic to anaerobic conditions between stages.

Concept context

Microorganisms in food, medicine, sewage treatment, biocontrol, and biofertilizers

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