Question

Name the enzyme present in tears which prevents eye infections.

Answer 1

Lysozyme is the enzyme present in tears which prevents eye infections. It is antimicrobial in nature that forms part of the innate immune system. This enzyme causes the lysis of the cell wall of the bacteria. Lysozyme is abundant in secretions including tears, saliva, human milk, and mucus. It is also present in granules of polymorphonuclear neutrophils.