Lysosomes are organelles that contain enzymes. Which of the following is a function of lysosomes?

Question

a
Lysosomes store lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins.
b
Lysosomes break down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins.
c
Lysosomes build lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins.
d
Lysosomes package lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

b. Lysosomes break down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins.

Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes that help breakdown various biomolecules within the cell, including lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins.