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| − | The '''lysosome''' is the [[organelle]] in [[ | + | The '''lysosome''' is the membrane-enclosed [[organelle]] found in all [[eukaryotic cell]]s that is responsible for [[hydrolysis]], cellular digestion, of macromolecules, old cell parts, and microorganisms. Lysosomes contain a wide variety of [[enzyme]]s that break down macromolecules such as [[nucleic acid]]s, [[protein]]s, and [[polysaccharide]]s. Many of the products of lysosomal digestion, including [[amino acid]]s and [[nucleotide]]s, are recycled back to the cell for use in synthesizing new cellular components.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:05, July 26, 2007
The lysosome is the membrane-enclosed organelle found in all eukaryotic cells that is responsible for hydrolysis, cellular digestion, of macromolecules, old cell parts, and microorganisms. Lysosomes contain a wide variety of enzymes that break down macromolecules such as nucleic acids, proteins, and polysaccharides. Many of the products of lysosomal digestion, including amino acids and nucleotides, are recycled back to the cell for use in synthesizing new cellular components.[1]
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Biology. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998