Lysosomes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a lysosome?
A
A spherical sac surrounded by a single membrane
2
Q
What do lysosomes contain?
A
Digestive enzymes called lysozomes
3
Q
Why must lysozomes be kept separate from the rest of the cell?
A
They would digest it
4
Q
What is the purpose of lysosomes?
A
To digest unwanted structures such as old organelles or whole cells like bacteria
5
Q
Does a lysosome have a membrane?
A
yes
6
Q
Animal or plant?
A
Both
