Lysozymes are enzymes that:
a. strengthen the bacterial cell wall.
b. have antiviral action within the cell.
c. attack the cell walls of bacteria.
d. promote glucose utilization by the human cell.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: Lysozymes have the opposite action.
B Incorrect: Lysozymes have antibacterial action.
C Correct: This is the action of lysozymes.
D Incorrect: This is the action of insulin.
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