Which of these organelle functions as the digestive system of the cell ?
Correct answer: A. Lysomes
- A. Lysomes
- B. Rough endoplasmic reticulum
- C. Golgi apparatus
- D. Mitochondria
Explanation
Lysosomes function as the cell’s digestive compartments because their acid hydrolases degrade proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and cellular debris. Mitochondria mainly produce ATP, while the rough ER and Golgi mainly synthesize and process proteins.
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