Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781285866932
Author: Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 5UC
Summary Introduction

To write:

Function of lysosomes in the cell and the type of digestive enzymes present in the lysosomes.

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Lysosomes are small, membrane-bound cell organelles that breakdown organic molecules. They are named as "suicide bags of the cell" and contain many digestive enzymes.

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