Question

Why are lysosomes considered the ‘garbage trucks’ of a cell?

• A. Because they remove all unwanted cellular materials
• B. Because they transport materials between two cell organelles
• C. Because they pump materials from the outside to the inside of a cell
• D. Because they transport materials from one cell to another

Answer 1

The correct option is A Because they remove all unwanted cellular materials

Lysosomes are membrane-bound cell organelles that contain digestive enzymes. They break down excessive or worn-out cell parts. They may be used to destroy invading viruses and bacteria. If the cell is damaged beyond repair, lysosomes help it to self-destruct in a process called programmed cell death or apoptosis.