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Mention the functions of lysosome.

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Functions of lysosomes :
(i) Lysosomes digest the food contents obtained through phagosomes. It is called intracellular digestion. (ii) They also perform extracellular digestion. For this, lysosomes release their enzymes to the outside through exocytosis. (iii) Lysosomes are involved in autolysis (self-destruction of cell tissue or organ.)
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