Lysozyme is found throughout our bodies to protect us from infection. Some bacteria are able to evade this defense

a. by deactivating the enzyme.
b. by altering their plasma membrane.
c. by altering their outer membrane.
d. by altering their peptidoglycan.


Answer: D

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