Asked by daniel

What is the role of lysozyme?

produces an antiviral substance

breaks down the cell wall of bacteria

destroy viruses that enter the body

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Breaks down the cell wall of bacteria.

Lysozyme is an enzyme (in tears, saliva, mucus, etc.) that hydrolyzes peptidoglycan in bacterial cell walls, leading to lysis—especially effective against Gram‑positive bacteria.