Question

Can enzyme catalyze the hydrolysis of the synthetic polymer

Answer 1

Answer:

Enzymes are composed primarily of proteins, which are polymers of amino acids. Enzymes can bind prosthetic groups that participate in enzyme reactions.

Answer 2

Answer:

Hydrolysis is the cleavage of bonds in functional groups by reaction with water. This reaction occurs mainly in polymers that take up a lot of moisture and that have water-sensitive groups in the polymer backbone. Some synthetic polymers that degrade when exposed to moisture include polyesters, polyanhydrides, polyamides, polyethers, and polycarbonates.