0
What is the role of lysosomes in the cell and why is it a vital role?
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
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.)
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoLysosomes hydrolyze worn out organelles and other cell detritus, are the main destroyers of bacteria and viruses when they are in white blood cells as they hydrolyze the bacteria and viruses to recyclable pieces.
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoInvolve in digestion processes in the cell,involve in recycling process inside the cell
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the role of lysosomes in the bulk transport process of endocytosis?
During endocytosis, the vesicles merge with the lysosomes. The lysosomes then proceed to break down the material of the cell and get rid of the waste.
What organelle is involved in programmed cell death?
The organelle lysosome is involved in the programmed cell death.
Are lysosomes role in metabolism excretion?
Lysosomes's role in metabolism is digestion.
What does the lyososome do in the animal cell?
Lysosomes are small cell organelles that contain acid hydrolases enzymes. Lysosomes are formed from Golgi complex and each lysosomes is covered by single membrane. These are non-specific, meaning can act on any type of substances. The function of lysosomes in the cell is to fuse with food vacuole and deliver the enzymes present in it. Now the food in the food vacuole is digested and absorbed. Lysosomes also help in digesting the cell itself from inside out. Hence, called suicidal bags of cells. This is much helpful in a process called apoptosis (programmed cell death). They digest excess and worn out cell organelles. In case of phagocytes, these play an vital role in a process called phagocytosis.
What is the clean up crew of a cell?
It appears the answer is the lysosome. Look up ("clean up" "cell") on Google, and there are references to the lysosomes being the clean up crew of the cell.
Why is lysosomes a vital role?
what ?
Why is lysosomes's role in the cell vital?
The lysosome breaks down waste materials and is responsible for apoptosis.
What role do lysosomes play in an animal cell?
Lysosomes contain enzymes that are responsible for the breakdown of waste products and debris within the cell.
The role of the cell in drug action?
lysosomes play a role in drug action...
What is the role of lysosomes in the bulk transport process of endocytosis?
During endocytosis, the vesicles merge with the lysosomes. The lysosomes then proceed to break down the material of the cell and get rid of the waste.
What is another word for lysosomes?
Lysosomes are also known as "suicide sacs" because of their autolysis role, wherein a damaged cell ruptures its lysosomes and in effect digests itself.
What cell breaks down food molecules cell wast and worn out cell parts?
it's not the mitochondria, it's lysosomes. mitochondria is composed of proteins and enzymes.
What organelle is involved in programmed cell death?
The organelle lysosome is involved in the programmed cell death.
What cell organelles are responsible for disposing cellular waste?
lysosomes are the "recycling center" of the cell
What moves materials in the cell?
lysosomes lysosomes
What cell contains protein-digesting enzymes?
Lysosomes
Are lysosomes role in metabolism excretion?
Lysosomes's role in metabolism is digestion.
