These enzymes break down foreign material which may enter the cell. The name lysosome means releasing body and their enzymes cause lysis or disintegration of certain materials. They can be used to break down worn-out cellular components or bacteria engulfed by the cell.
Leave the egg as it is if you would like the yolk runny, or use a toothpick to poke a small hole in the yoke if you prefer the egg cooked through. Cover the dish loosely with a piece of plastic wrap and place it in your microwave. Set your microwave for one minute on medium heat and listen carefully. Depending on the wattage and type of microwave, poaching may take more or less than one minute. You will know the egg is done when you begin to hear popping noises.
Cover the top of the container with a plate in case there is an explosion. This will help contain a potential mess inside the container and also act to insulate the container and boil the water faster. Microwave the egg for 1 minute for soft boiled. If you prefer hard boiled eggs try 1 minute 20 seconds. Unfortunately, this is going to take a lot of experimenting to get right. Let the egg rest to finish the cooking process.