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Lysosomes. By Jerry Hsiung and Alex Mirbod. What is a Lysosome ?. Lysosome : A membrane-bound organelle that is found in the cytoplasm of most cells which contains various hydrolytic enzymes and functions in intracellular digestion. How are lysosomes produced?.
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Lysosomes By Jerry Hsiung and Alex Mirbod
What is a Lysosome? Lysosome: A membrane-bound organelle that is found in the cytoplasm of most cells which contains various hydrolytic enzymes and functions in intracellular digestion.
What is in the lysosome? Acidic PH 4.5 - 5 Enzymes- they can digest: - lipids ex: Lipase - carbohydrates ex: Amylase - proteins ex: Proteases - nucleic acids ex: Nucleases
Functions Breaking up macromolecules 2. Defend the cell 3. A “Suicide Bag”
Breaking up macromolecules Dead cells & food…etc Animation: http://www.tvdsb.on.ca/westmin/science/sbi3a1/Cells/lyso.htm
2. Defend the cell & body White blood cell engulfing bacterium
Structure 0.1 – 1.5µm
StructurepartII Single-Wall Membrane
A neat introduction video Link: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/olc/dl/120067/bio01.swf
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