Lysosomes are formed by which organelle?
APlastids
BEndoplasmic reticulum only
CGolgi apparatus
DMitochondria
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Golgi apparatus
Lysosomes bud off from the trans face of the Golgi. They contain hydrolytic enzymes that work optimally at acidic pH and are responsible for intracellular digestion of macromolecules.
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