Strictly speaking, autophagosomes are actually:
Correct answer: C. Secondary lysosomes
- A. Primary lysosomes
- B. Tertiary lysosomes
- C. Secondary lysosomes
- D. Quaternary lysosomes
Explanation
Secondary lysosomes are formed by the fusion of primary lysosomes with food vacuole. Autophagosomes are also called secondary lysosomes because they are formed by the fusion of old, worn-out parts of cells that need to be digested with primary lysosomes.
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