The diagram shows a eukaryotic cell.
Which of these functions is NOT performed by the organelles labeled X as they interact with other structures within the cell?
A.
The organelles destroy harmful materials that have entered the cytoplasm.
B.
The organelles digest food that passes into the cell through the cell membrane.
C.
The organelles break down other organelles such as mitochondria when they are worn out.
D.
The organelles carry genetic material from inside the nucleus to the chloroplasts for reproduction.
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D. The organelles labeled X, which are lysosomes, do not carry genetic material from inside the nucleus to the chloroplasts for reproduction. Their main function is to break down and digest various biomolecules and structures in the cell, such as waste materials, old organelles, and even invading microorganisms.
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