An enzyme called __________ is present in tears and saliva.

Basophil

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Hydrochloric acid

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Lysozyme

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Lysosome

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Solution

The correct option is C
Lysozyme

Lysozyme is the enzyme that is found in the secretions (tears and saliva) of animals. It is also present in our nasal mucus. Lysozyme acts as a first line of defense as it is capable of breaking the chemical bonds in the outer cell wall of the bacteria that try to enter our body.

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