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 disposing of cellular waste through hydrolytic enzymes?
A
Golgi apparatus
B
Nucleolus
C
Mitochondrion
D
Lysosome
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Identify the function described in the problem: degrading macromolecules and disposing of cellular waste using hydrolytic enzymes.
Recall the roles of the given organelles: the Golgi apparatus modifies and packages proteins, the nucleolus is involved in ribosome synthesis, and the mitochondrion produces ATP through cellular respiration.
Understand that hydrolytic enzymes are specialized enzymes that break down biomolecules by adding water, a process called hydrolysis.
Recognize that lysosomes contain these hydrolytic enzymes and are membrane-bound organelles responsible for digesting macromolecules and recycling cellular components.
Conclude that the organelle primarily responsible for this function is the lysosome.
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