NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

CELL ORGANELLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A damaged cell is having trouble breaking down and removing unwanted waste from the cell after the cell has metabolized. Which organelle is most likely responsible?
A
cytoplasm
B
lysosome
C
mitochondira
D
ribsome
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The digestive enzymes of lysosomes breakdown unwanted (waste) substances and worn out cell parts. Hence, they can be considered as the waste disposal system of the cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lysosomes. In animal cells, the lysosomes are the cell’s “garbage disposal.” Digestive enzymes within the lysosomes aid the breakdown of proteins, polysaccharides, lipids, nucleic acids, and even worn-out organelles.

Detailed explanation-3: -Phagocytosis and Autophagy In phagocytosis, specialized cells, such as macrophages, take up and degrade large particles, including bacteria, cell debris, and aged cells that need to be eliminated from the body.

Detailed explanation-4: -Because of their prominent role in intracellular degradation, lysosomes have earned a reputation as the ‘garbage disposal system’ of the cell.

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