Lysosomes

• What is the primary function of lysosomes?

  Destroys damaged or diseased cells
• What do lysosomes destroy besides damaged cells?

  They destroy bacteria (pathogens)
• What do lysosomes break down apart from cells?

  They destroy ageing, redundant cell organelles
• How do lysosomes aid in digestion within cells?

  They release digestive enzymes to break down other cells
• What type of organelles are lysosomes?

  Membrane bound organelles
• What do lysosomes contain that is crucial for their function?

  Digestive enzymes