Lysozyme, an enzyme found in tears, provides a natural defense against bacteria by

A. hydrolyzing peptidoglycan in cell walls.
B. removing flagella.
C. removing the capsule from outside the cell.
D. dissolving the cell membrane.
E. inhibiting protein synthesis.


Answer: A

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