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Which of the following are natural antimicrobial chemicals secreted by the body?
Which of the following are natural antimicrobial chemicals secreted by the body?
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Solution
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A Hydrochloric acid
B Lysozyme
C Lactic acid
An antimicrobial is an agent that kills micro-organisms or inhibits their growth.HCl is secreted by the stomach.
Lactic acid is naturally present in humans, as well as in animals. It is well known that it is formed from glycogen by muscle cells when the oxygen supply is inadequate to support energy production.
Lysozyme is present in the body, abundant in tears, saliva, mucus and milk.
Urea is a waste from the human body, not an antimicrobial.
A Hydrochloric acid
B Lysozyme
C Lactic acid
An antimicrobial is an agent that kills micro-organisms or inhibits their growth.
HCl is secreted by the stomach.
Lactic acid is naturally present in humans, as well as in animals. It is well known that it is formed from glycogen by muscle cells when the oxygen supply is inadequate to support energy production.
Lysozyme is present in the body, abundant in tears, saliva, mucus and milk.
Urea is a waste from the human body, not an antimicrobial.
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