Exercise 23 Flashcards

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what is a lysozyme? what chemical bond does it break?

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a lysozyme is an enzyme. it breaks the chemical bond between NAG and NAM within the backbone of the peptidoglycan molecule. also in the nonspecific immune system

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IS it more effective against gram Pos or Gram neg?

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It is more effective against Gram+ because the Gram- has an outer layer on the cell wall that blocks the lysozyme from entering the cell (LPS layer)

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where is it found in the body?

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.found in tears, saliva, breast milk and mucous and certain other secretions of the body. it is significant in defending our eyes against infection.

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