How can you classify the various organelles in a cell?
- size?
What is lysozyme? Is it found in lysosome?
Word analysis:
Lyso zyme
The word "lyso" is of Greek origin and means "to dissolve".
The word "zyme" comes from the word "enzyme".
A lysozyme is an enzyme that is able to destroy/dissolve the cell walls of certain bacteria. It can thus also be used as a mild antiseptic.
NO, lysozyme is not found in lysosome. Although they sound similar and have similar functions, lysozyme is found in egg whites, sweat, tears and saliva. However lysosome is found in the cytoplasm of cells and is an organelle.
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