Disposing of old organelles and faulty proteins and such
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Lysosomes are responsible for breaking down cellular waste, old organelles, and foreign particles through the process of hydrolysis. They contain digestive enzymes that can break down different types of molecules. Additionally, lysosomes help maintain cellular homeostasis by recycling damaged components and playing a role in programmed cell death (apoptosis).
lysosomes are the "recycling center" of the cell
lysosomes
Lysosomes are the organelles responsible for digesting material within the cell. They contain enzymes that break down macromolecules into smaller components that can be used by the cell.
lysosomes
Golgi bodies