What is the function of the lysosome?

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Faizan B.
Jan 20, 2016

Lysosomes are membrane-bound digestive centers, containing enzymes that specialize in breaking down large molecules.

Explanation:

Lysosomes are very acidic, which helps in digesting things like worn out or faulty cellular parts, large chunks of nutrients or unwanted invaders like viruses and bacteria. All these materials are broken down into smaller components that can be recycled according to the needs of the cell.

– Credit to AP Biology for Dummies Book

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