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One of the following is not a constituen...

One of the following is not a constituent of saliva `:`

A

Biocarbonate

B

Lysozyme

C

Glucose

D

Immunoglobulin

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To determine which of the following is not a constituent of saliva, we will analyze each option provided: 1. **Understand the Composition of Saliva**: - Saliva is primarily composed of about 99.5% water. - The remaining 0.5% consists of various components including electrolytes, enzymes, mucus, glycoproteins, and antibacterial compounds. 2. **Evaluate Each Option**: - **Bicarbonate**: This is an electrolyte found in saliva that helps maintain pH balance. Thus, it is a constituent of saliva. - **Lysozyme**: This is an enzyme present in saliva that has antibacterial properties. Therefore, it is also a constituent of saliva. - **Glucose**: This is a simple sugar that is not typically found in saliva. It is not a natural constituent of saliva. - **Immunoglobulin**: These are antibodies present in saliva that play a role in immune response. Hence, they are also a constituent of saliva. 3. **Conclusion**: - After evaluating all the options, we find that **glucose** is not a constituent of saliva. Therefore, the correct answer is **glucose**.
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