Question

lysosomes are specialized eukaryotic organelles found in animal cells that function to remove waste and recycle macromolecules. lysosomes are unique in that they have an internal ph of - 5, which is in contrast to the more neutral cytoplasmic ph (~6.5 - 7). which statements best support the adaptive significance of the lysosome as a distinct organelle? select all that apply. the lysosome forms a compartment to keep toxic wastes away from the rest of the cell. the specialized chemical reactions that occur in the lysosome require specific proteins that can only work in an acidic environment. the lysosome forms a compartment that separates the neutral cytoplasmic region from its acidic interior. the lysosomal compartment is present because animal cells do not have a cell wall.

Explanation:

Lysosomes isolate waste to protect the cell, have specialized reactions needing an acidic environment, and separate the neutral cytoplasm from their acidic interior. The presence of lysosomes is not related to the lack of a cell - wall in animal cells.

Answer:

The lysosome forms a compartment to keep toxic wastes away from the rest of the cell.
The specialized chemical reactions that occur in the lysosome require specific proteins that can only work in an acidic environment.
The lysosome forms a compartment that separates the neutral cytoplasmic region from its acidic interior.