Question

The lysosome: a. modifies proteins that will be shipped elsewhere in the organism. b. synthesizes lipids and detoxifies molecules. c. processes and packages proteins, lipids, and other molecules. d. digests and recycles cellular waste products and consumed materials. e. directs cellular activity and stores hereditary information.

Answer 1

Answer: Option D) digests and recycles cellular waste products and consumed materials.

Explanation:

The lysosomes are sac structures bounded by membrane. They contain some enzymes that catalyze the breakdown of polysaccharides, protein and nucleic acid molecules. Hence, materials within the cell to be digested are sent to the lysosome before being expelled from the cell.

Thus, lysosomes digests and recycles cellular waste products and consumed materials.

Answer 2

Answer:

D

Explanation:

Lysosomes are membrane bound organelles that can be found in many animal cells.

Lysosomes act as the waste disposal system of the cell. It does so by digesting un-used materials that are present in the cytoplasm. Digestion can occur from both inside and outside the cell. Materials from outside the cell is carried up through the process of endocytosis, while materials from the inside of the cell is digested through the process of autophagy.