Question

Alcoholism results in the inability of liver cells to properly digest proteins. Which of the following organelles is most likely to be negatively affected by alcoholism?
1) Lysosome
2) Mitochondria
3)Golgi complex
4) Ribosome

Answer 1

Cells are made up smaller units called organelles that undertake various critical roles in the activities of the cell. Some of these organelles include, mitochondria whose major function is formation and production of energy in the form of ATP, Ribosome is an organelle involved in the protein synthesis, lysosome is involved in the destruction of old and worn out tissues and organelles, Golgi apparatus or complex helps in transportation, modification and packaging of secretions such as proteins and lipids. Therefore, alcoholism affects the activity of lysosomes in the liver since they are tasked in the digestion of proteins using hydrolytic enzymes.