Question

What is inside a lysosome?

Answer 1

Lysosomes:

Lysosomes are organelles that are membrane-bound and contain a group of hydrolytic enzymes that can break down biological polymers such as nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.

Composition of Lysosomes:

1. Lysosomes comprise hydrolytic enzymes such as phosphatases and proteases.
2. It contains cytoplasmic components such as mitochondria or glycogen.