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Lysosomes are like the "garbage collectors" in a cell. They collect all of the wastes that the cell does not use and they get rid of them, either by excreting them or breaking them down.

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Are lysosomes found in eukaryotes?

Yes, eukaryotic cells have lysosomes.


What is the location of lysosomes in a cell?

Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles that are found throughout the cytoplasm of animal cells. They are primarily located near the cell's nucleus and are involved in the breakdown of cellular waste and foreign material.


Sac of digestive enzymes?

A lysosome is a sac of digestive enzymes, used to break down monosaccharaides and disaccharides. Lysosomes are found in animal cells and are also called suicide sacs.


Do lysosomes produce steroid hormones?

Lysosomes do not produce steroid hormones. Lysosomes are organelles in cells that break down waste materials and debris inside the cell.


How are chloroplast and Lysosomes related?

They aren't. Chloroplast is found strictly in plant cells and Lysosomes are found strictly in animal cells.


Are lysosomes membrane-bound organelles that contain powerful enzymes found in cells?

lysosomes


Are lysosomes found in animals plants or both?

Lysosomes are found in the cells of animals but not in plants. They are membrane-bound organelles containing enzymes that help break down waste materials and cellular debris in animal cells. Plants have similar structures called vacuoles, but they do not have lysosomes.


What can not be found in plants?

Centrioles and Lysosomes


Why are lysosomes found more often in animal cells?

# why do blood cells have so many lysosomes?


Are lysosomes unique to neurons?

No, lysosomes are not unique to neurons. They are found in many types of animal cells.


Are lysosome found in both animal and plant cells?

Lysosomes are found in both plant and animal cells.


What are tiny packets of digestive enzymes are inside a cell?

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