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Lysosomes The main function of these microscopic organelles is to serve as digestion compartments for cellular materials that have exceeded their lifetime or are otherwise no longer useful. In this regard, the lysosomes recycle the cell's organic material in a process known as autophagy.Lysosomes break down cellular waste products, fats, carbohydrates, proteins, and other macromolecules into simple compounds, which are then transferred back into the cytoplasm as new cell-building materials.ysosomes are found in all animal cells, but are most numerous in disease-fighting cells, such as white blood cells. This is because white blood cells must digest more material than most other types of cells in their quest to battle bacteria, viruses, and other foreign intruders.
Lysosomes are enclosed in a single-walled membrane to protect the cell from the harsh digestive enzymes with the lysosome. Lysosomes create an area where macromolecules can be safely digested. The enzymes are used to digest many of the organic molecules found in the body.o Lysosomes.ysosomes are enclosed in a single-walled membrane to protect the cell from the harsh digestive enzymes with the lysosome. Lysosomes create an area where macromolecules can be safely digested. The enzymes are used to digest many of the organic molecules found in the body. o Lysosomes.