Textbook Question
Which cell would be best for studying lysosomes?
a. Muscle cell
b. Nerve cell
c. Bacterial cell
d. Phagocytic white blood cell
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5. Cell Components
Endomembrane System: Digestive Organelles
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Which of the following organelles are primarily responsible for cellular digestion?
A
Golgi apparatus
B
Ribosomes
C
Lysosomes
D
Mitochondria
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Begin by understanding the function of each organelle listed in the problem. This will help you identify which one is responsible for cellular digestion.
The Golgi apparatus is involved in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles. It is not primarily responsible for digestion.
Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis, where RNA is translated into proteins. They do not play a direct role in cellular digestion.
Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles that contain enzymes capable of breaking down all types of biological polymers—proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. They are the primary organelles responsible for cellular digestion.
Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration. They are not involved in the digestion of cellular materials.
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