Q.
In bacterial cells, the membrane is digested with the
help of enzyme
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Solution:
In bacterial cells, the cell wall (membrane) is
digested with the help of the enzyme lysozyme. On the
other hand,
• Cellulase and chitinase enzymes are used for the
digestion of plant and fungal cell walls, respectively.
• Lipids can be removed with the treatment of the
enzyme lipase.