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what is the main function of the lysosome in an animal cell?
to contain the information that the cell uses for growth and activities
to package proteins and other substances and send them to different parts of the cell
to break down waste
to make proteins
Lysosomes in animal cells are known as the "digestive system" of the cell. They contain hydrolytic enzymes that break down waste materials, cellular debris, and even foreign invaders. The option "to break down waste" aligns with this function. Other options: storing genetic info is for the nucleus, packaging proteins is for the Golgi apparatus, and making proteins is for ribosomes.
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to break down waste