An enzyme present in saliva which causes cell wall lysis____________?

Correct answer: A. Lysozhyme

  • A. Lysozhyme
  • B. Peroxidase
  • C. Lactoferin
  • D. Hyaluronidase

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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