Question

What do lysosomes do?

• A. They clean up the cells.
• B. They are the organelles through which oxygen enters the cell.
• C. They are the brains of the cells.
• D. They are the powerhouses of the cell.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

They clean up the cells.

Lysosomes are the cell’s digestive system. They have digestive enzymes that degrade complex wastes, worn out organelles, invading pathogens and complex food molecules. They also break down the dead cells, so they are called the suicidal bags of the cell.