The organelle that protects the cells from invading organisms or any other foreign object is:
Correct answer: A. Lysosome
- A. Lysosome
- B. Transport vesicle of endoplasmic reticulum
- C. Golgi vesicle
- D. Autophagosome
Explanation
Pathogens often hijack endocytic pathways such as pinocytosis in order to gain entry into the cell. The lysosome prevents easy entry into the cell by hydrolyzing the biomolecules of pathogens necessary for their replication strategies. Reduced lysosomal activity is an increase in viral infectivity.
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