Question
Biology Question on Cell: the unit of life
A cell organelle containing hydrolytic enzymes is -
A
Lysosome
B
Microsome
C
Ribosome
D
Mesosome
Answer
Lysosome
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A): Lysosomes
Lysosomes: These are the cell organelles of the cells, which contain hydrolytic enzymes that break down various biomolecules like proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.
Other options:
- Ribosomes: These are produced from the endoplasmic reticulum. Their function is protein synthesis; they do not contain hydrolytic enzymes.
- Mesosomes: Primarily found in prokaryotic cells and not in human cells, they perform some functions but do not have hydrolytic enzymes in them.
- Microsomes: These are not natural cell organelles. They may be found in broken cells.
Therefore, the correct answer from the given options is lysosome.