Lysozyme is an enzyme that helps in breaking down the cell wall of bacteria, particularly gram-positive bacteria. It is present in a variety of bodily fluids and is an essential component of the immune system. Option A, C, D, and E are incorrect as they do not correctly define lysozyme.

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What Is Lysozyme

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What is lysozyme?

A) It is a hydrolytic DNA.
B) It is an enzyme that breaches the cell wall of gram-positive bacteria.
C) It is a protein that causes DNA hydrolysis.
D) It is an enzymatic protein contained in the nucleous.
E) It is a protein that can bind and hydrolyze esters.

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