The digestive vacuoles and autophagosomes are also known as?
Correct answer: C. Secondary lysosome
- A. Phagocytosis
- B. Primary lysosome and autophagy
- C. Secondary lysosome
- D. Peroxisome
Explanation
Digestive vacuoles and autophagosomes eventually fuse with lysosomes, forming secondary lysosomes. Secondary lysosomes contain the contents of the digestive vacoules or autophagosomes along with lysosomal enzymes for the breakdown and digestion of the engulfed material.
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