An enzyme present in saliva which causes cell wall lysis____________?
Correct answer: D. Lysozhyme
- A. Hyaluronidase
- B. Peroxidase
- C. Lactoferin
- D. Lysozhyme
Explanation
Lysozyme breaks down bacterial peptidoglycan in the cell wall, giving saliva an antibacterial action. The option is misspelled as “Lysozhyme,” but it clearly refers to lysozyme.
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