Question

A cell organelle that is exceptionally rich in hydrolytic enzymes is:

• A. Ribosome
• B. Endoplasmic Reticulum
• C. Lysosome
• D. Mitochondria

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Lysosome

The correct option is C:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Lysosomes are rich in hydrolytic enzymes.
2. These enzymes break down the biomolecules.
3. Lysosomes destroy worn-out cells with the help of these enzymes.

Explanation of the incorrect option(s):

Option A:

Ribosomes themselves are large enzymes that synthesize proteins.

Option B:

1. The endoplasmic reticulum is not rich in hydrolytic enzymes as they do not digest any cellular parts.
2. Instead, they are responsible for synthesizing proteins, lipids, etc and contain enzymes to produce them.

Option D:

1. Mitochondria is the place where Krebs cycle takes place.
2. It contains the enzymes to carry out this process.
3. It produces energy.

Final answer: A cell organelle that is exceptionally rich in hydrolytic enzymes is Lysosome.