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Lysozyme found in saliva, persipiration and tears destroys

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Certain types of fungi
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Certain types of bacteria
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All viruses
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Most virus infected cells
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The correct option is A Certain types of bacteria
Lysozyme is an antimicrobial enzyme produced by animals that form part of the innate immune system. Lysozyme is abundant in secretions including tears, sweat (perspiration), saliva, human milk, and mucus. The action of lysozyme is physiological as it is an antimicrobial enzyme which kills certain types of bacteria. The enzyme functions by attacking, hydrolyzing, and breaking glycosidic bonds in peptidoglycan (cell wall) of bacteria.
So, the correct answer is 'Certain types of bacteria'.

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