You Go on to Explain to Your Patient That His

You go on to explain to your patient that his skin and mucous membranes are protected from microbes by a number of antimicrobial substances. You inadvertently make a mistake during this explanation. Which of the following definitions is INCORRECT?

A) Lysozyme-enzyme that degrades the peptidoglycan layer of the bacterial cell wall.
B) Defensins-short chains of carbohydrates that have strong antimicrobial properties.
C) Peroxidases-enzymes found in neutrophils, saliva, and milk that react with H2O2 to form antimicrobial compounds.
D) Transferrin-an iron-binding protein found in blood and tissue fluids that deprives microbes of Fe, inhibiting their growth.
E) Perspiration-source of salty residue on the skin that inhibits all microbes except those that are salt-tolerant.