Question

The organelle which is known as the scavenger of the cell is

• A. Glyoxysome
• B. Centrosome
• C. Lysosome
• D. Vacuole

Answer 1

The correct option is C Lysosome

Lysosomes are the organelles which are responsible for digestion and waste removal in a cell. They are called as scavengers as they contain digestive enzymes which cause lysis of anything which is not required by the cell, including worn-out organelles, food particles, engulfed viruses or bacteria.

So, the correct answer is option C.