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Which one forms chemical barrier for infections?
Which one forms chemical barrier for infections?
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The correct option is C Lysozyme
Lysozyme, also known as muramidase or N-acetylmuramide glycanhydrolase is an antibacterial enzyme produced by animals and humans that forms part of the innate immune system. Lysozyme is abundant in secretions including tears, saliva, human milk, sweat and mucus. It is also present in cytoplasmic granules of the macrophages and the polymorphonuclear neutrophils. Lysozyme is an enzyme and hence, acts as a chemical barrier of infection.So, the correct answer is 'Lysozyme'.
Lysozyme, also known as muramidase or N-acetylmuramide glycanhydrolase is an antibacterial enzyme produced by animals and humans that forms part of the innate immune system. Lysozyme is abundant in secretions including tears, saliva, human milk, sweat and mucus. It is also present in cytoplasmic granules of the macrophages and the polymorphonuclear neutrophils. Lysozyme is an enzyme and hence, acts as a chemical barrier of infection.
So, the correct answer is 'Lysozyme'.
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