Which of the following is helpful in removing oil stains from the clothes?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Lipase
Option (2) Lipase — Correct. Detergents contain lipases, enzymes that break down fats and oils. They are used to remove oily stains from the laundry.
NCERT Extract:
Chemicals, Enzymes and Other Bioactive Molecules – “… Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is used for commercial production of ethanol. Microbes are also used for production of enzymes. Lipases are used in detergent formulations and are helpful in removing oily stains from the laundry. You must have noticed that bottled fruit juices bought from the market are clearer as compared to those made at home.”