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Which antimicrobial enzymes are present in milk?

  1. A
    Lactase, invertase, and lipase
  2. B
    Lactose, fructose and mannose
  3. C
    Lipofactin, lipase and lactose
  4. D
    Lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase, and lysozyme

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Milk naturally contains several proteins and enzymes with protective, antimicrobial properties. The prominent ones are Lactoferrin (an iron-binding glycoprotein), Lactoperoxidase (an enzyme that catalyzes oxidation reactions inhibiting bacterial growth), and Lysozyme (which breaks down bacterial cell walls).

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Which antimicrobial enzymes are present in milk?
A
Lactase, invertase, and lipase
B
Lactose, fructose and mannose
C
Lipofactin, lipase and lactose
D
Lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase, and lysozyme

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