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What is the chief function of lysosomes?
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?
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?
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?
What is the function of the membrane of the endosomes?
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What do lysosomes ingest through endocytosis?
What do lysosomes ingest through endocytosis?
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