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An antibacterial enzyme present in saliva and tears is called<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”ribozyme” option2=”lipase” option3=”lysozyme” option4=”isomerase” correct=”option3″]<\/p>\n

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\nLysozyme is an enzyme that damages bacterial cell walls by catalyzing the hydrolysis of peptidoglycans, which are major components of bacterial cell walls. It is found in various bodily secretions, including saliva, tears, mucus, and egg white, and serves as part of the innate immune system.
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\nLysozyme is an enzyme found in saliva and tears that breaks down bacterial cell walls, providing antibacterial protection.
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\nRibozymes are RNA molecules with catalytic activity. Lipase is an enzyme that digests fats. Isomerase is an enzyme that catalyzes the rearrangement of atoms within a molecule. While lipase is present in saliva (lingual lipase), lysozyme is primarily known for its antibacterial action in saliva and tears.
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An antibacterial enzyme present in saliva and tears is called [amp_mcq option1=”ribozyme” option2=”lipase” option3=”lysozyme” option4=”isomerase” correct=”option3″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CDS-1 – 2024 Download PDFAttempt Online Lysozyme is an enzyme that damages bacterial cell walls by catalyzing the hydrolysis of peptidoglycans, which are major components of bacterial cell walls. It is found … <\/p>\n

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