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What is the role of lysosomes in the cell? Why is this a vital role?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles that enclose hydrolytic enzymes. They basically allow cells to break-down material (such as nutrients in regular cells, or phagocytosed pathogens in immune cells.)

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