Lysosomes help white blood cells fight bacteria. They contain enzymes that break down cellular waste, damaged organelles, and pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. When a white blood cell, such as a macrophage, engulfs a bacterium through a process called phagocytosis, the lysosomes fuse with the phagosome (the vesicle containing the engulfed bacterium) to release their digestive enzymes. This helps in digesting and destroying the bacteria, contributing to the immune response. Lysosomes do not play a direct role in ATP production or the transport of oxygen.
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Lysosomes help white blood cells fight bacteria.