Lysosomes
Also known as: Lysozomes
Description
Lysosomes are intracellular organelles that reside within the body's Cells.
Biological Function of Lysosomes
Cells
Lysosomes consist of a membrane-enclosed sac that contains several Enzymes that catalyze the digestion of various substances within Cells. Via this process, Lysosomes function as intracellular “waste disposal units”:
Lysosomes catalyze the intracellular digestion of some Carbohydrates.
Lysosomes release Proteolytic Enzymes and Lipases that catalyze the destruction/removal of Lipofuscin from Cells.
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