The selective digestion of cytoplasmic organelles by the lysosomes is called as

Osmotrophy

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Autophagy

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Heterophagy

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Autolysis

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The correct option is B Autophagy
Autophagy is a normal physiological process in the body that deals with destruction of cells in the body. It mainly maintains a balance between manufacture of cellular components and break down of damaged or unnecessary organelles and other cellular constituents.

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