Bio-catalytic Applications of Extremophiles Many industrial reactions that produce chemicals and pharmaceuticals are often carried out under extreme conditions such as high temperature and pressure, non-neutral pH, and in non-aqueous environments. In this context, enzymes capable to work in unusual conditions are very interesting. Extremophiles are microorganisms that grow in environments
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