Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic cells, what is the primary function of a lysosome?
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13. Intracellular Protein Transport
Lysosomal and Degradation Pathways
Multiple Choice
In the context of lysosomal and degradation pathways, which organelle is primarily responsible for degrading and recycling cellular waste materials using hydrolytic enzymes?
A
Golgi apparatus
B
Lysosome
C
Ribosome
D
Mitochondrion
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the organelles listed in the problem and recall their primary functions within the cell.
Recall that the Golgi apparatus is mainly involved in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.
Understand that ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis by translating mRNA into polypeptide chains.
Recognize that mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.
Focus on the lysosome, which contains hydrolytic enzymes that break down cellular waste materials, damaged organelles, and macromolecules, making it the primary organelle responsible for degradation and recycling in the cell.
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