Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic cells, which organelle is primarily responsible for degrading macromolecules and cellular waste using hydrolytic enzymes?
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13. Intracellular Protein Transport
Lysosomal and Degradation Pathways
Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic cells, which organelle is primarily responsible for degrading macromolecules and cellular waste using hydrolytic enzymes?
A
Rough endoplasmic reticulum
B
Mitochondrion
C
Lysosome
D
Golgi apparatus
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Identify the function described in the problem: degrading macromolecules and cellular waste using hydrolytic enzymes.
Recall the roles of the given organelles: the rough endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein synthesis, mitochondrion is the powerhouse producing ATP, and the Golgi apparatus modifies and sorts proteins.
Understand that hydrolytic enzymes are specialized enzymes that break down biomolecules by adding water molecules, a process called hydrolysis.
Recognize that lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles containing these hydrolytic enzymes, making them the primary site for intracellular digestion and waste degradation.
Conclude that the organelle responsible for degrading macromolecules and cellular waste using hydrolytic enzymes is the lysosome.
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