what part of the cell is responsible for breaking down organic molecules

Biology · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Lysosomes is responsible for breaking down organic molecules. This part of cell is found in the cytoplasm mainly in eukaryotic cells. These membrane-bound organelles contain a variety of enzymes called hydrolases that can digest proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and complex sugars. The lumen of a lysosome is more acidic than the cytoplasm.

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