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Lysozyme that is present in perspiration...

Lysozyme that is present in perspiration, saliva and tears, destroys

A

Certain fungi

B

Certain types of bacteria

C

All viruses

D

Most virus - infected cells

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B
Human lysozyme is commonly associated with innate immunity which forms the first line of defense against infections. In the human body it functions primarily as an antimicrobial by breaking down carbohydrates in bacterial cell walls, killing the bacteria.
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