Chhattisgarh PMT Chhattisgarh PMT Solved Paper-2004

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    The main function of lysosomes is

    A)  digestion                           

    B)  replication

    C)  translation                        

    D)  translocation

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Lysosomes are lytic in nature and are involved in digestion of intracellular or extracellular particles, depending upon the different kinds of particles. [a] Extracellular particles : Lysosomes act as the digestive system of the cells enabling it to digest the proteins and other substances taken in by endocytosis. [b] Intracellular particles : When there is deficiency of food materials, lysosomes digest the carbohydrates, proteins and lipids present in cytoplasm.


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