Chemistry: The Science in Context (4th Edition)

Published by W.W. Norton & Co.
ISBN 10: 0393124177
ISBN 13: 978-0-39312-417-0

Chapter 1 - Matter and Energy: The Origin of the Universe - Problems - Page 36: 30

Answer

No

Work Step by Step

If the enzyme is dissolved in water, it cannot be separated by filtration because dissolved in water it passes through the filter paper with the water. Distillation separates substances based on boiling points, but enzymes are complex proteins that denature (break down) at high temperatures, making distillation unsuitable. A better method would be dialysis or precipitation, which can separate proteins without damaging them.
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