Which is the better method of assay for microbial invertase? DNSA method or Glucose oxidase-peroxidase method

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Jai Ghosh

It all depends upon the purpose of the assay. I would say that if the strain is a non conventional one to produce invertase, then try with glucose oxidase method first.

Mahmoud Abouseoud

GOD method is more sensitive and more accurate

Olaoluwa Oyedeji

Thanks very much Jai and Mahmoud for your useful responses.