Lysozyme is an enzyme found in animals that helps prevent bacterial infections in eyes. Which statement best explains how lysozyme functions? It acts as a lubricant to wash bacteria out of the eye.
It acts as a lubricant to wash bacteria out of the eye.

It acts as a catalyst to break down harmful bacteria.
It acts as a catalyst to break down harmful bacteria.

It acts as a protective layer to prevent bacteria from entering the eye.
It acts as a protective layer to prevent bacteria from entering the eye.

It acts as a trap to catch bacteria and restrict their movement.

Which statement describes an endocrine function rather than an exocrine function? a. salivary glands release saliva into the mouth. b. sweat glands release sweat onto the skin c. the pineal gland releases melatonin into the blood. d. esophageal glands release mucus into the esophagus.

What causes darkening of the skin as melanin production increases

What best explains whether bromine (br) or neon (ne) is more likely to form a covalent bond? bromine forms covalent bonds because it has seven valence electrons, but neon has eight valence electrons and already fulfills the octet rule. bromine forms covalent bonds because it has many electron shells, but neon has only two electron shells and is tightly bound to its electrons. neon forms covalent bonds because it can share its valence electrons, but bromine has seven valence electrons and can gain only one more electron. neon forms covalent bonds because it has only two electron shells, but bromine has many electron shells and will lose electrons in order to fulfill the octet rule.