AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-1996

  • question_answer
    Storage of enzymes for the digestion of cellular components, proteins and carbohydrates is carried out by        

    A)  mitochondria     

    B)  lysosomes

    C)  centriole         

    D)  ribosomes.  

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    : Lysosomes contain about 30 different kinds of powerful hydrolytic digestive enzymes. These are proteases, ribonucleases, deoxyribonucleases, phosphatases, cathepsin, glycosidases and sulphatases. Most of these enzymes are more active .    in acidic pH. The lysosome membrane is impermeable to the digestive enzymes stored within it and capable of withstanding their digestive action against macromolecules within the cell.


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