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Functions of elements
Element
Sodium
Magnesium
Calcium
Ferum(Iron)
Phosphorus
Potassium
Chlorine
Functions
Animal cells
-Regulates osmotic pressure in cells.
-Helps in the transmission of nerve
impulses.
-Involved in protein synthesis.
-Acts as a cofactor for some enzymes.
Plant cells
Not required.
Enzymes used
Uses
Protease
Amylase and
amyloglucoxidase
Glucose isomerase
Tenderises meat
Change starch to sugar in
the making of syrup.
Production of high
fructose syrup:
Glucose is converted into
fructose. Since fructose is
much sweeter than
glucose, it is widely used
in slimming products as
only small amounts are
needed.
Removes the skin of fish
Ripening of cheese
Hydrolyses lactose to
glucose and galactose in
the making of ice cream
Solidifies milk proteins
Converts sugars into
ethanol
Protease
Lipase
Lactase
Rennin
Zymase
Amylase
Cellulase
Cellulase
2. Leather products
Trypsin
3. Textile products
Amylase
4. Medical/ pharmaceutical
products
5. Biological washing
powder or detergents
-Pancreatic trypsin
-Microbial trypsin
Protease and amylase