The lubricant mucin of saliva is made up of

Unsaturated fats

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Polysaccharides

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Glycoproteins

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Phospholipids

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Solution

The correct option is B Glycoproteins
The lubricant mucin of saliva is made up of glycoproteins. Mucin is a mucopolysaccharide or glycoprotein that is the chief constituent of mucus.
This lubrication helps in providing protection of body cavity linings.
Hence, the correct answer is option C.

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