Question

1. every cell must remove its wastes. this function is performed by ______. the ribosomes the endoplasmic reticulum the lysosomes the cytoplasm

Explanation:

Lysosomes are membrane - bound organelles that contain digestive enzymes. These enzymes break down waste materials, cellular debris, and foreign substances within the cell. Ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis. The endoplasmic reticulum is mainly for protein and lipid synthesis and transport. The cytoplasm is the fluid - like substance where organelles are suspended and many metabolic reactions occur, but it is not specifically for waste removal.

Answer:

the lysosomes