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Lysozyme is an enzyme found in various secretions, such as tears and mucus. It is part of the immune system, and is coded by DNA to be produced by lymphatic glands. It is designed to break down and distroy cell membranes of invading bacteria.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoan enzyme in tears and saliva that inhabits he growth of the bacteria in these fluids.
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∙ 10y agoA lysozyme is a type of enzyme that breaks down peptidoglycan. It does this by hydrolyzing the bond between NAG (N-acetylglucosamine) and NAM (N-acetylmuramic acid).
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∙ 14y agoMade in the Golgi and filled with digestive enzymes. You could think of it as the cells ' stomach. '
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∙ 11y agoThere hydrolytic and proteinlytic functions in the cell. Their " digestion " of used cellular material and engulfed microbial agents.
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∙ 12y agohen egg whites, tears, saliva, and mucus
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What is the antimicrobial enzyme found in tears?
lysozyme
What will happen if a bacterial cell is placed in distilled water with lysozyme?
lysozyme will diffuse in to the cell
What can you test with Lysozyme?
basically...
What cells secrete lysozyme?
wbc
Does tears contain lysozyme?
yes
Does sweat contain lysozyme?
Yes
What enzyme in saliva kills bacteria?
lysozyme
What antibacterial agent does saliva contain?
Lysozyme
What does the esophageal gland secrete?
Lysozyme and mucous
What is the function of lysozyme in the eyes?
Antibacterial properties
What is the normal level of lysozyme in saliva?
5.0
Action of saliva in carbohydrate solution?
lysozyme
