The enzyme lysozyme is found in the degradative vesicles of phagocytic immune cells within your body. How does lyzsozyme function in killing bacterial cells?
a) breaking of bonds between N-acetylglucosamine and N-acetylmuramic acid
b) transport of ions into the cell
c) blockage of porin proteins
d) dissolution of lipopolysaccharides
e) attachment of mycolic acid to teichoic acid
Answer: a) breaking of bonds between N-acetylglucosamine and N-acetylmuramic acid
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