Question

The bacterial cells can be lysed by using ______ enzyme.

• A. protease
• B. lysozyme
• C. lipase
• D. cellulase

Answer 1

Answer:

B. lysozyme

• The enzyme used for breaking or lysis of bacterial cells is lysozyme.

• It helps in the breakdown of carbohydrates found in a bacterial cell.

• It is also found in tears.