Which enzymes would you use to disrupt the cell membranes in the following cells?
i)Bacteria
ii)Fungi
iii)Plant cells

i- Lysozyme
ii- Chitinase
iii- Cellulase

The correct answer is Option (2) –

i- Lysozyme
ii- Chitinase
iii- Cellulase

Here is the correct matching of enzymes used to disrupt the cell membranes of different types of cells:

i) Bacteria → Lysozyme

• Explanation: Lysozyme is an enzyme that breaks down the peptidoglycan layer of bacterial cell walls, leading to cell lysis. It is commonly found in human tears, saliva, and other secretions.

ii) Fungi → Chitinase

• Explanation: Fungal cell walls contain chitin, a strong and flexible polymer. Chitinase is an enzyme that breaks down chitin, making it effective in disrupting the cell walls of fungi.

iii) Plant cells → Cellulase

• Explanation: Plant cell walls are primarily composed of cellulose. Cellulase is the enzyme that breaks down cellulose, aiding in the disruption of plant cell walls.

So, the correct matches are:

• i) Lysozyme
• ii) Chitinase
• iii) Cellulase