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Lysozyme that is present in perspiration, saliva and tears, destroy:

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most virus-infected cells

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certain fungi

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certain types of bacteria

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all viruses

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Solution

The correct option is C
certain types of bacteria

Lysozyme is an enzyme that is destructive for bacteria and functions as anantiseptic; found in tears, leukocytes, mucus, egg albumin, and certain plants.

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