Lysosomes contain enzymes that the cell uses to break down macromolecules and damaged organelles. The enzymes do not function as well, if at all, in the cytoplasm surrounding the lysosomes. Why not?
a. The enzymes are strongly hydrophilic, and dissolve too rapidly if they are not contained by lysosomes.
b. The enzymes bind to the inner lysosome membrane and break down macromolecules mechanically.
c. The enzymes require an environment acidic enough to damage other organelles within the cytoplasm.
d. When exposed to cytoplasm, the enzymes automatically assemble lysosomes from free macromolecules.
c. The enzymes require an environment acidic enough to damage other organelles within the cytoplasm.
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