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Name the enzyme present in tears that prevents eye infections.


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Enzyme present in tears:

  1. Lysozyme is an enzyme found in tears that helps to prevent infections in the eyes.
  2. It has antibacterial properties and is a component of the innate immune system.
  3. The lysis of the bacteria's cell wall is caused by this enzyme.
  4. Tears, saliva, human milk, and mucus all contain large amounts of lysozyme.

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