HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

NUTRITION ENERGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the function of lysosomes?
A
Manufactures proteins
B
Provides energy for the cell
C
Controls cell growth and reproduction
D
Digests cellular macromolecules
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lysosomes function as the digestive system of the cell, serving both to degrade material taken up from outside the cell and to digest obsolete components of the cell itself.

Detailed explanation-2: -The key function of lysosomes is digestion and removal of waste. Cellular debris or foreign particles are pulled in to the cell through the process of endocytosis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lysosomes contain a wide variety of hydrolytic enzymes (acid hydrolases) that break down macromolecules such as nucleic acids, proteins, and polysaccharides.

Detailed explanation-4: -Intracellular digestion: The word lysosome is derived from (lyso lytic or digestive; and soma body) thus helping in digestion. Removal of dead cells: Role in metamorphosis: Help in protein synthesis: Help in fertilization: Role in osteogenesis: Malfunctioning of lysosomes: Autolysis in cartilage and bone tissue:

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