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Which one of the following is not a constituent of saliva?

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Bicarbonate
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Lysozyme
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Glucose
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Immunoglobulin
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Solution

The correct option is C Glucose
Human saliva is 99.5% water, while the other 0.5% consists of electrolytes, mucus, glycoproteins, enzymes, and antibacterial compounds such as secretory IgA and lysozyme.

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