Autophagy

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Who first observed and described autophagy?

  • Albert Einstein
  • Louis Pasteur
  • Christian de Duve (correct)
  • Marie Curie

What is autophagy?

  • A process by which cells produce energy
  • A process by which cells break down and recycle their own components (correct)
  • A process by which cells divide and multiply
  • A process by which cells communicate with each other

What are lysosomes?

  • Organelles within cells that synthesize proteins
  • Organelles within cells that contain enzymes capable of breaking down cellular waste (correct)
  • Organelles within cells that produce energy
  • Organelles within cells that store genetic information

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