Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles that contain hydrolytic enzymes.
It is involved in the digestion and removal of waste generated by the cells.
They are formed by the fusion of vesicles of the Golgi apparatus with endosomes.
Endosomes are formed by endocytosis when a part of the plasma membrane is pinched off.
Mature endosomes fuse with transport vesicles from Golgi apparatus that contain acid hydrolases. This leads to the formation of lysosomes.
They degrade bacteria, dead cells, and foreign matter by digestion. They are crucial for the degradation of cellular organelles and are a key part of apoptosis.
