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The process by which food molecules are broken down by Lysosome is known as_______________.

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Autolysis

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Phagocytosis

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Pinocytosis

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Autophagy

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Solution

The correct option is B Phagocytosis
The process by which lysosomes are capable of digesting food materials is known as phagocytosis. They are able to digest worn out cell organelles, known as autophagy.

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