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What does lysosomes contain?

Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes that break down waste materials, cellular debris, and foreign particles within the cell. These enzymes help to maintain cellular homeostasis by recycling nutrients and removing unwanted components.


Can you show me a diagram of a lysosome?

I'm unable to display images. However, a lysosome is a membrane-bound organelle that contains digestive enzymes to break down cellular waste and debris. It is often depicted as a round structure with a surrounding membrane and various enzymes inside.


What organelle contains digestive enzymes and help to digest waste inside the cell?

The organelle that contains digestive enzymes and helps to digest waste inside the cell is the lysosome. Lysosomes break down cellular waste and debris through the process of hydrolysis, using enzymes to break down macromolecules into smaller components that can be recycled by the cell.


Where are most digestive enzymes produced?

Most digestive enzymes are produced in the stomach. You will find that with the complex ducts throughout the human body these enzymes can travel to other areas of the digestive system. These areas include the salivary glands, the stomach, the pancreas, and the intestines.


What solutes are contained in saliva?

Saliva contains electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate, as well as enzymes like amylase to help with digestion. It also contains mucus for lubrication and protection of the mouth, and antibacterial compounds like lysozyme to help fight against pathogens.

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