Question

Old organelles, viruses, bacteria etc. that a cell can ingests are broken down in

• A. ribosomes
• B. RER
• C. SER
• D. lysosomes

Answer 1

The correct option is D

lysosomes

The correct option is (D).

1. Lysosome is a membrane-bound cell organelle found in animal cells (they are absent in red blood cells).
2. They contains hydrolytic enzymes.
3. Therefore they are known as suicidal bags.

Option (A):

1. Ribosomes are the site for protein- synthesis.

Option (B):

1. It is lined with ribosomes and rough in appearance.

Option (C):

1. SER contains no ribosomes and therefore smooth in appearance.

Final answer: Old organelles, viruses, bacteria etc. that a cell can ingests are broken down in lysosomes.