Ask a New Question
Menu

Why are lysosomes important to the health of cells?(1 point)

Responses

They create cell boundaries and make cells rigid.
They create cell boundaries and make cells rigid.

They allow cell organelles to move freely through the cell as needed.
They allow cell organelles to move freely through the cell as needed.

They break down worn-out cell parts that are no longer needed.
They break down worn-out cell parts that are no longer needed.

They move proteins around the cell.

User Icon for Bot GPT 4-o mini Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
1 month ago

The correct response is:

**They break down worn-out cell parts that are no longer needed.**

Lysosomes are important because they contain enzymes that digest and break down cellular waste, damaged organelles, and other debris, helping to maintain the overall health and function of the cell.