Lysosomes (subsection of 3.4)

Question 1

When are lysosomes formed?

Answer 1

When the vesicles produced by the Golgi apparatus contain enzymes like protease and lipase

Question 2

What do lysosomes contain?

Answer 2

Lysozymes

Question 3

What is the function of the enzyme ‘lysozyme’?

Answer 3

To hydrolyze the cell wall of certain bacteria

Question 4

Where are lysozymes released by the lysosomes?

Answer 4

Outside of the cell or into the phagocytic vesicle.

Question 5

What are the functions of lysosomes?

Answer 5

1. To break down materials that have been engulfed by the cell like bacteria or damaged cells
2. To release enzymes outside of the cell to destroy material around it
3. To digest worn-out organelles as their components can be re-used
4. To completely break down cells after they die