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Published on: August 14, 2026
Which of the following enzyme is used in case of fungus to cause release of DNA along with other macromolecules?
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Fungal cell walls are mainly made of chitin. Therefore, chitinase is used to break the cell wall and release DNA along with other macromolecules.
• Lysozyme → acts on bacterial peptidoglycan
• Cellulase → acts on plant cell walls (cellulose)
• Amylase → breaks starch
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