lysosmes Flashcards
1
Q
formed?
A
when the vesicles produced by the golgi apparatus contain enzymes such as proteases and lipases as well as lysozyme, enzymes that hydrolyse the cell walls of certain bacteria
2
Q
functions
A
- hydrolyse material ingested by phagocytic cells,eg. white blood cells and bacteria
- release enzymes to the outside of the cell in order to destroy material around the cell
- digest worn out organelles so that useful chemicals can be re-used
- completely break down cells when they have died