Lysosome
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| Organelle Details | |
|---|---|
| Lysosome |  |
| |
| Base Cost (MP) | 45 |
| Requires Nucleus | Yes |
| Processes | None |
| Enzymes | Lipase |
| Size (Hexes) | 1 |
| Osmoregulation Cost | 1 |
| Storage | 0.5 |
| Unique | No |
| Upgrades | None |
| Internal Name | {{{internalName}}} |
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.
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