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Which of the following breaks down macromolecules in the cell?
Which of the following breaks down macromolecules in the cell?
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The correct option is C Lysosomes
Lysosomes have powerful enzymes called acid hydrolases that act on proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids (macromolecules). They are commonly called the ‘suicide bags’ of the cell as they not only help in digestion of metabolic wastes but also in the autolysis or the breakdown of the cell itself (like worn-out cells, pathogen-infected cells and cancer cells).
The Golgi complex is found lying close to the ER. They are made up of flattened sacs called cisternae arranged parallel to each other. They are the ‘packaging organelles’ of the cell. They help in modifying and transporting the proteins and lipids.
Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a membrane-bound network extending from the nuclear membrane to the plasma membrane. Ribosomes on rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) are involved in protein synthesis and smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) is involved in the synthesis of lipids.
Ribosomes are non-membrane bound organelles found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. They are commonly called the ‘protein factories’ of the cell. They are composed of ribosomal RNA and proteins. They help in protein synthesis.
Lysosomes have powerful enzymes called acid hydrolases that act on proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids (macromolecules). They are commonly called the ‘suicide bags’ of the cell as they not only help in digestion of metabolic wastes but also in the autolysis or the breakdown of the cell itself (like worn-out cells, pathogen-infected cells and cancer cells).
The Golgi complex is found lying close to the ER. They are made up of flattened sacs called cisternae arranged parallel to each other. They are the ‘packaging organelles’ of the cell. They help in modifying and transporting the proteins and lipids.
Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a membrane-bound network extending from the nuclear membrane to the plasma membrane. Ribosomes on rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) are involved in protein synthesis and smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) is involved in the synthesis of lipids.
Ribosomes are non-membrane bound organelles found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. They are commonly called the ‘protein factories’ of the cell. They are composed of ribosomal RNA and proteins. They help in protein synthesis.
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