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question 11 (1 point)
lysosomes
- carbohydrates
- proteins
- nucleic acids
- lipids
Lysosomes contain hydrolytic enzymes, which are proteins. Also, the components of lysosomes include proteins (enzymes) and lipids (membrane structure), but the main functional molecules here related to their digestive function are proteins, and their membrane is made of lipids. However, the question is about what lysosomes are composed of (or related to in terms of macromolecules). Wait, actually, lysosomes are organelles with a lipid bilayer membrane and contain hydrolytic enzymes (proteins). But the options: 2) Proteins (because enzymes are proteins) and 4) Lipids (because the membrane is lipid - based). But maybe the question is about the macromolecules in lysosomal enzymes or structure. Wait, the original selection was 3) Nucleic Acids, which is incorrect. Lysosomes do not primarily contain nucleic acids. The correct ones should be 2) Proteins (due to enzymes) and 4) Lipids (due to the membrane). But if we have to choose the most appropriate among the options, proteins (enzymes) are a key component. Wait, maybe the question is about the macromolecules that lysosomes can break down? No, the question is about what lysosomes are made of (or their components). Wait, the lysosomal membrane is a lipid bilayer (so lipids), and the lumen has hydrolytic enzymes (proteins). So the correct options should be 2) Proteins and 4) Lipids. But the original selected 3) is wrong. So to correct:
Lysosomes have a membrane made of lipids (so 4 is correct) and contain hydrolytic enzymes which are proteins (so 2 is correct). Nucleic acids are not a main component of lysosomes. Carbohydrates are not the main component either. So the correct options are 2) Proteins and 4) Lipids. But if we have to pick from the options, the most relevant for their function (enzymes) is proteins, and for their structure (membrane) is lipids.
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- Proteins, 4) Lipids