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Biotechnology : Principles and Processes
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Lysozyme that is present in perspiration, saliva and tears, destroys

  • certain fungi

  • certain types of bacteria

  • all viruses

  • most virus-infected cells

Answer

B.

certain types of bacteria

Lysozyme is an enzyme that breaks down bacterial cell walls and provides protection against bacterial invasion in the skin, mucous membranes and many body fluids. It is found in tears, sweat and saliva.

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