What is the function of lysosome in an animal cell?

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Lysosomes:
Lysosomes are sacs that are filled with hydrolytic enzyme.
The hydrolytic enzyme in lysosomes breaks down various biomolecules.
Functions of lysosomes:
Lysosomes help in digestion of foreign particles.
It help in cellular digestion.
It helps in removing of waste materials outside the body of the organism
It helps in repairing the cell membrane.

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