Cell Structure and Compartments - Medical Science

Q1:

Lysosomes are specialized vesicles in __________ that contain digestive enzymes for the breakdown of food. A related organalle known as a vacuole, which is found in __________ , also contains enzymes but in addition may act as a storage organelle for nutrients or water.

A animals; plants and fungi

B plants; animals and fungi

C plants and fungi; animals

D animals and plants; fungi

ANS:A - animals; plants and fungi

@Javeria.

Lysosomes do contain enzymes for food digestion in protista (eg amoeba).

The food vacuole present in amoeba is a combination of phagosome (vacuole with food) and lysosome.