Overview
Lysosomes are essential organelles found in nearly all eukaryotic cells, playing a critical role in cellular digestion and waste management. They contain powerful enzymes that break down various biomolecules, ensuring that cells can recycle components and maintain health. By digesting unwanted mater...
Key Terms
Example: Mitochondria are organelles that produce energy.
Example: Digestive enzymes help break down food.
Example: Lysosomes perform cellular digestion.
Example: Lysosomes have an acidic pH for optimal enzyme activity.
Example: Gaucher's disease is a lysosomal storage disease.
Example: Lysosomes are involved in autophagy.
Related Topics
Cell Membrane
The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell, playing a vital role in cellular function.
intermediateMitochondria
Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, generating energy through respiration.
intermediateProtein Synthesis
The process by which cells create proteins, essential for various cellular functions.
advancedKey Concepts
cell organellesenzyme functioncellular digestionwaste management