The antibacterial agent present in tears is:

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(B) The correct answer is $B$. Tears contain an enzyme called $Lysozyme$. This enzyme acts as an antibacterial agent by breaking down the cell walls o

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(B) The correct answer is $B$. Tears contain an enzyme called $Lysozyme$. This enzyme acts as an antibacterial agent by breaking down the cell walls of bacteria,thereby preventing eye infections. It can dissolve many saprophytes rapidly and completely,and along with other agents,it inhibits the growth of various pathogenic bacteria.

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