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Lysosomes are packages of digestive enzymes which can digest the cell they are in, if the lysosome breaks open; this is intended to prevent dead cells from cluttering up the larger, multicellular organism.

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Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles that contain enzymes responsible for breaking down cellular waste materials, toxins, and foreign invaders such as bacteria. They help in the digestion of macromolecules, recycling of cellular components, and maintenance of cellular homeostasis. Dysfunction of lysosomes can lead to various diseases known as lysosomal storage disorders.

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