Which of the following statements is not correct? (2019)a)Lysosomes a...
- Lysosomes bud off from trans face to Golgi bodies.Precursor of lysosomal enzymes are synthesized by RER and then send to Golgi bodies for further processing.
So, the correct answer is 'Lysosomes are formed by the process of packaging in the endoplasmic reticulum'
Which of the following statements is not correct? (2019)a)Lysosomes a...
Lysosomes are formed by the process of packaging in the endoplasmic reticulum. This statement is incorrect.
Explanation:
• Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles that contain hydrolytic enzymes responsible for breaking down cellular waste products and foreign materials.
• Lysosomes are formed by the Golgi apparatus and not by the endoplasmic reticulum.
• The Golgi apparatus modifies and packages proteins and lipids into vesicles that become lysosomes.
• Lysosomes have an acidic pH (around 4.5-5.0) that allows the hydrolytic enzymes to function optimally.
• The hydrolytic enzymes present in lysosomes can break down a wide variety of biomolecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates.
• Lysosomes play a critical role in maintaining cellular homeostasis by degrading and recycling cellular waste, as well as removing damaged organelles and pathogens.