Which organelle contains powerful enzymes for digesting cellular waste?

A. Golgi body
B. Ribosome
C. Mitochondrion
D. Lysosome
E. Peroxisome


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A) Producers B) Carbon dioxide C) Transpiration D) limestone

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