Protective function of saliva is based on several mechanisms, including the presence of enzyme that has bactericidal action and causes lysis of complex capsular polysaccharides of staphylococci and streptococci. Name this enzyme:

Answer options

1. Alpha amylase
2. Collagenase
3. Lysosyme
4. Beta glucuronidase
5. Oligo 1,6 glucosidase

Explanation

Human lysozyme is commonly associated with innate immunity, which forms the first line of defense against infections. In the human body, it functions primarily as an antimicrobial by breaking down the carbohydrates in bacterial cell walls, killing the bacteria.