Lysozyme, an enzyme found in tears, provides a natural defense against bacteria by
A)hydrolyzing peptidoglycan in cell walls.
B)inhibiting protein synthesis.
C)removing flagella.
D)dissolving the cell membrane.
E)removing the capsule from outside the cell.

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Lysozyme hydrolyzes peptidoglycan, a key component of bacterial cell walls, which weakens and destroys the cell wall, leading to bacterial death.

Lysozyme, an Enzyme Found in Tears, Provides a Natural Defense