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What are autophagosomes?

Correct answer: D. Both A and B

  • A. Those lysosomes which eat parts of their own cells to generate energy.
  • B. Those lysosomes which eat old and worn-out cellular organelles.
  • C. Lysosomes which help in extracellular digestion
  • D. Both A and B

Explanation

Those lysosomes which eat parts of their own cells to generate energy and which eat old and worn-out cellular organelles are called autophagosomes.

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