Question

What is/are the main function(s) of lysosome?

• A. Sexual reproduction
• B. Extracellular digestion
• C. Intracellular digestion
• D. Both (Extracellular digestion) and (Intracellular digestion)

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Lysosome was discovered by C de Duve.
The main functions of lysosomes are:
(i) Digestion of large extracellular particles
(ii) Digestion of intracellular substance
(iii) Autolysis
(iv) Extracellular digestion and intracellular digestion