Lysosomes contain hydrolytic enzymes (like proteases, lipases, carbohydrases, nucleases) that break down organic macromolecules (proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids), waste materials, and cellular debris. They are not equipped to break down inorganic substances.
Which one of the following statements about lysosomes is NOT correct ?
Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2024 · Topic: Cell (Lysosomes and Peroxisomes: Roles in Intracellular Digestion and Detoxification)
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