AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE CELL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which organelle is considered to be the “garbage collector” of the cell?
A
Rough ER
B
vacuole
C
lysosome
D
nucleus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lysosomes are the small membrane-bounded organelles that contain hydrolytic enzymes. Lysosomes digest the old or dead organelle and foreign particles and thus called as garbage disposal of the cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lysosomes are the garbage disposal units of our cells, roaming around digesting cellular waste with their specialized enzymes and recycling excess or worn-out cell parts. Additionally, they may also be used to destroy invading viruses and bacteria.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lysosomes break down and digest food particles in a cell. They also help the cell defend itself from pathogens by forming a complex along with the pathogen, called phagosome. They also aid in recycling proteins and digest worn-out cells.

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