Which cell organelles are small sacs that contain powerful digestive enzymes to destroy a bacterium or virus that invades the cell?
A) mitochondria
B) chromosomes
C) lysosomes
D) genes
C
Explanation: A) Mitochondria do not contain digestive enzymes.
B) Chromosomes do not contain digestive enzymes.
C) Correct! Lys/o- means break down; destroy.
D) Genes do not contain digestive enzymes.
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