Which organelle contains hydrolytic acid enzymes capable of digesting phagocytosed pathogens and worn-out cellular organelles (autophagy)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Lysosome
- Step 1: Lysosomes maintain an acidic lumen containing acid hydrolases for intracellular degradation and autophagy. Step 2. Peroxisomes contain catalase and oxidases for fatty acid breakdown, not acid hydrolases. Answer: Lysosome. Why not the others: Lysosomes are the primary digestive organelles of eukaryotic cells.
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