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Step-by-step explanation:
Infection by a bacterium that has elements on its surface that enhance its resistance to lysozyme will likely result in the bacterium being able to resist the effects of lysozyme. Lysozyme is an enzyme that breaks down the peptidoglycan layer of bacterial cell walls, which is a protective layer that provides structural support to the bacterial cell. Bacteria that are resistant to lysozyme are better able to survive and replicate in environments where lysozyme is present, such as in the human body where lysozyme is found in tears, saliva, and other bodily fluids. This can lead to the bacterium causing infection and disease in the host.