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Lactation Consultant

Category - Nutrition & Biochem

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Which substance found in breast milk performs a bacteriostatic function?

Cholesterol
Amylase
Vitamin D
Lysozyme

Explanation

Answer: D - Lysozyme has bacteriostatic functions. It fights against Enterobacteriaceae and gram-positive bacteria. Cholesterol is essential for brain growth. Amylase is a digestive enzyme for starches; and Vitamin D prevents rickets, a bone disorder.

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