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Digestive Enzymes in the Stomach

Lysozyme is f...

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Lysozyme is found in

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Saliva

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Tears

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Mitochondria

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Both A and B

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The correct option is D Both A and B
The enzyme lysozyme breaks down bacterial cell walls, which are made of a compound called peptidoglycan. Lysozyme is found in both tears and saliva.

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