Which organelle digests or dissolves worn out organelles?

cell membrane

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nucleus

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lysosomes

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mitochondria

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vacuole

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Solution

The correct option is D lysosomes
Lysosomes are very minute round or irregularly shaped bag like particles containing enzymes which are bounded by membrane outside.
Lysosomes help in the digestion of food substances brought by phagocytosis or pinocytosis processes and also dissolves worn-out organelles.
Thus option C is the correct answer.

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