What is the function of lysosome?
WBBSE
Class X
Life Science
02 (a) Cell Division and Cell Cycle
01 Mark
2024
Lysosome helps in intracellular digestion by containing digestive enzymes.
Explanation:
Lysosomes act as the waste disposal system of the cell by breaking down unwanted materials, worn-out cell parts, and even invading bacteria using their hydrolytic enzymes.
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