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Palade
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Novikoff
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Robertson
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Solution
The correct option is B De Duve
Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles which contain digestive enzymes that digest excess or worn out organelles, food particles, engulfed viruses or bacteria and macromolecules.
It helps in digestion and waste removal within a cell.
It was first discovered and named by a Belgian biochemist called Christian de Duve in the year 1955.
It was observed under an electron microscope by Novikoff in the year 1956.