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Lysosome contain digestive enzymes for almost all type of organic material. If their covering membrane breaks as it happens during injury to cell, the digestive enzymes will spill over cell content and digest the same. As lysosomes are organelles which on bursting can kill cells possessing them ,so they are also known as 'Suicide Bags'.
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ReneLysosomes are organelles within cells that contain digestive enzymes. They break down unwanted materials, such as damaged organelles or particles ingested by the cell, into smaller molecules that can be recycled or eliminated. This process, known as autophagy, helps maintain cellular homeostasis and remove cellular waste.
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What is the primary function of this cell part (lysosome)?
A+ recycling center.
How does lysosome function?
lysosomes produce powerful enzymes which digest proteins
What is a function for an lysosome?
Breaking down of damaged organelles, such as chloroplasts. - Vance Austin Neely
Which organelle or structure contains enzymes that function best at acidic pH values?
The lysosome
Is movement the function of lysosome?
No, movement is not the function of lysosomes. Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles that contain enzymes responsible for breaking down cellular waste and recycling cellular components. Movement is typically carried out by other organelles such as the cytoskeleton or flagella.
