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zanyha:

What is the function of the lysosome in eukaryotic cells? A. The lysosome uses messenger RNA to synthesize proteins. B. The lysosome secretes enzymes to break down large molecules. C. The lysosome modifies proteins and sends them to where they are needed. D. The lysosome takes in nutrients and breaks them down to provide energy for the cell.

dude:

The lysosome is like the stomach of the cell, it breaks down molecules (or it can breakdown dead or weakened organelles) to then use for the cell (as energy)

zanyha:

thank you

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