immobilised enzymes

Question 1

definition

Answer 1

enzyme fixed to an inert support/substrate/matrix over which the substrate molecules can move

Question 2

cross linked

Answer 2

covalently bonded to another substance

e.g cellulose

Question 3

absorption or carrier bound

Answer 3

hydrophobic/ionic bond to a solid

e.g glass, clay

Question 4

entrapment/inclusion

Answer 4

enzyme suspended in matrix

e.g alignate beads