Question

question 13
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when activated, lysosomes function in

○ formation of new cell membranes.

○ digestion of materials.

○ synthesis of proteins.

○ synthesis of lipids.

○ cell division.

Explanation:

Lysosomes are organelles containing hydrolytic enzymes. When activated, these enzymes break down (digest) various materials like worn - out organelles, engulfed pathogens, etc. The formation of new cell membranes is related to processes involving membrane - related organelles like the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus. Protein synthesis occurs at ribosomes, lipid synthesis occurs in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum, and cell division is a complex process involving structures like the nucleus and mitotic spindle, not lysosomes. So the function of activated lysosomes is digestion of materials.

Answer:

B. digestion of materials.