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Lysosomes function as the digestive system of the cell. Explain

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Lysosomes**: - Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles found in eukaryotic cells, particularly in animal cells. They are often referred to as the "digestive system" of the cell due to their role in breaking down waste materials and cellular debris. 2. **Structure of Lysosomes**: - These organelles are small vesicles that contain a variety of enzymes. The membrane surrounding lysosomes protects the rest of the cell from these potentially harmful enzymes. ...
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ICSE-CELL:THE UNIT OF LIFE -TOPIC 2(5 Marks Questions )
  1. Name the cell organelles concerned with the following functions. 1....

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  2. Name the cell organelles concerned with Intracellular digestion

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  3. Name the cell organelles concerned with Production of ATP

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  4. Name the part of the cell concerned with the following ? Liberatio...

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  5. Name the cell organelles concerned with the following functions. 1....

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  6. Name the structure that transmits characteristics from parents to offs...

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  7. Name the part of the cell concerned with the following ? Initiation...

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  8. Name the part of the cell concerned with the following ? Hydrolytic...

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  9. Name the part of the cell concerned with the following ? Entry of o...

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  10. What is the protoplasm. What are its elements ?

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  11. Given below are four structure. Study the same and answer the questio...

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  15. Lysosomes function as the digestive system of the cell. Explain

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  16. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow: Label th...

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  17. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow: Give the...

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  18. Name the organelle which is referred as suicidal bag .

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  19. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow: Name the...

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