Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic cells, which organelle is primarily responsible for degrading cellular waste and recycling macromolecules via hydrolytic enzymes?
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13. Intracellular Protein Transport
Lysosomal and Degradation Pathways
Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic cells, which organelle contains hydrolytic enzymes that function in intracellular degradation of macromolecules?
A
Lysosome
B
Mitochondrion
C
Golgi apparatus
D
Rough endoplasmic reticulum
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Understand the function of each organelle listed in the problem: Mitochondrion, Golgi apparatus, Rough endoplasmic reticulum, and Lysosome.
Recall that mitochondria are primarily involved in energy production through cellular respiration, not degradation of macromolecules.
Recognize that the Golgi apparatus is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids, but it does not contain hydrolytic enzymes for degradation.
Know that the rough endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein synthesis and folding, not in breaking down macromolecules.
Identify that lysosomes contain hydrolytic enzymes which digest and break down macromolecules inside the cell, making them the organelle responsible for intracellular degradation.
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