Question

Why is it important that the inside of a lysosome have a lower pH than the surrounding cytoplasm in the cell?

The protein molecules constructed in the lysosome form best at a lower pH.

The substances stored in a lysosome are most stable at a lower pH.

The digestive enzymes in the lysosome work best at a lower pH.

The waste products stored in the lysosome require a lower pH.

Answer 1

@dan815 @SolomonZelman @radar

Answer 2

@phi

Answer 3

I think it's either C or B

Answer 4

low pH means acidic. It does not sound right that things are more stable in an acidic environment. You would expect an acid to destroy things

Answer 5

lysosomes could use acid to digest things.

Answer 6

Thanks!