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What is inside a lysosome?


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Lysosomes:

Lysosomes are organelles that are membrane-bound and contain a group of hydrolytic enzymes that can break down biological polymers such as nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.

Composition of Lysosomes:

  1. Lysosomes comprise hydrolytic enzymes such as phosphatases and proteases.
  2. It contains cytoplasmic components such as mitochondria or glycogen.

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