NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

CELL ORGANELLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which organelle is responsible for storing are enzymes for intracellular digestion?
A
Chloroplasts
B
Centrioles
C
Lysosomes
D
Nucleus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lysosomes are membrane-enclosed organelles that contain an array of enzymes capable of breaking down all types of biological polymers-proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

Detailed explanation-2: -A lysosome is a membrane-bound cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes. Lysosomes are involved with various cell processes. They break down excess or worn-out cell parts.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lysosomes are membrane-enclosed acidic organelles typical of eukaryotic cells and are responsible for the intracellular digestion and degradation of a multitude of biomolecules such as proteins, lipids and nucleic acids (Schröder, Wrocklage, Hasilik, & Saftig, 2010).

Detailed explanation-4: -Lysosomes are membrane-enclosed compartments filled with hydrolytic enzymes that are used for the controlled intracellular digestion of macromolecules. They contain about 40 types of hydrolytic enzymes, including proteases, nucleases, glycosidases, lipases, phospholipases, phosphatases, and sulfatases.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lysosomes play a crucial role in intracellular transport. The endosome–lysosome pathway is the primary means by which materials are trafficked and exchanged within the cell. Exogenous materials can be delivered to lysosomes by endocytosis and phagocytosis.

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