Two genetic diseases, Hunter and Hurler syndromes, are caused by an inability of cells to break down and recycle mucopolysacchar
ides, which are substances found in the extracellular areas of the body. Which organelle is responsible for performing this function in normal cells? Lysosomes serve as the cell's garbage disposers, breaking down unwanted materials. T/F
Lysosomes are the main organelles that perform the process of degradation of substances in the cells. Mucopolysaccharides include lysosomal storage diseases that are due to the deficiency of one or more lysosomal enzymes in the cell. The accumulated concentration of glycoaminoglycans in the cell disrupt the functioning of other organelles.
