Lysozyme, an Enzyme Found in Tears, Provides a Natural Defense

question 63

Multiple Choice

Lysozyme, an enzyme found in tears, provides a natural defense against bacteria by

• A)hydrolyzing peptidoglycan in cell walls.
• B)inhibiting protein synthesis.
• C)removing flagella.
• D)dissolving the cell membrane.
• E)removing the capsule from outside the cell.

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