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Lysosomes: The Cell's Digestive System
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Lysosomes: The Cell's Digestive System

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What is the chief function of lysosomes?

  • Transport materials within the cell
  • Break down biomolecules like fats, carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and cellular debris (correct)
  • Produce new organelles
  • Synthesize lipids and carbohydrates

    • Where are the hydrolytic enzymes in lysosomes manufactured?

  • Plasma membrane
  • Endoplasmic reticulum (correct)
  • Mitochondria
  • Golgi apparatus

    • What can excessive leakage from a large number of lysosomes cause?

  • Increased cell differentiation
  • Enhanced cellular respiration
  • Cell destruction by auto-digestion (correct)
  • Cell proliferation

    • What is the function of the membrane of the endosomes?

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    What do lysosomes ingest through endocytosis?

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