Which of the following organelles is responsible for digesting damaged cellular structures, as well as macromolecules and bacteria ingested by the cell?
A. Endoplasmic Reticulum
B. Golgi Apparatus
C. Lysosomes
D. Mitochondria
Answer:C
Which of the following organelles is responsible for digesting damaged cellular structures, as well as macromolecules and bacteria ingested by the cell?
A. Endoplasmic Reticulum B. Golgi Apparatus C. Lysosomes D. Mitochondria
Explanation: Lysosomes are responsible for the intracellular digestion of damaged structures, macromolecules, and bacteria. The Golgi Apparatus is responsible for the transport of proteins within and out of the cell. Mitochondria are the organelles responsible for converting nutrients to energy as ATP.