Components of the Endomembrane System: Lysosomes and Vacuoles -
Lysosomes
- These are single membrane bound round or spherical organelles that function as digestive component and organelle-recycling facility of animal cells.
- They are not found in the plant cells.
- These were discovered by Christian de Duve in 1955.
- They contain hydrolytic enzymes that function at the acidic pH.
- Due to the presence of hydrolytic enzymes, they are also called suicidal bags.
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Lysosomes are present in the animal cells.
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