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The lysosome is a membrane-bound that contain hydrolytic enzymes that can break down various biomolecules. Lysosomes allow the cell to digest materials ingested through endocytosis and clean waste products of the cell in a process called autophagy. | The lysosome is a membrane-bound that contain hydrolytic enzymes that can break down various biomolecules. Lysosomes allow the cell to digest materials ingested through endocytosis and clean waste products of the cell in a process called autophagy. | ||
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TBA | |||
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Revision as of 20:09, 2 October 2023
Contains digestive enzymes. Can be modified to change the type of enzyme it contains. Only one enzyme per lysosome can be utilized at a time. Enzymes speed up and improve efficiency of digestion.
The lysosome is a membrane-bound that contain hydrolytic enzymes that can break down various biomolecules. Lysosomes allow the cell to digest materials ingested through endocytosis and clean waste products of the cell in a process called autophagy.
Processes
TBA