Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

Published by Garland Science
ISBN 10: 0815344546
ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-454-4

Chapter 1 - Cells: The Fundamental Units of Life - Questions - Page 37: Question 1-8 F

Answer

This organelle takes in waste and breaks it down.

Work Step by Step

A lysosome is housed in a membrane, and takes in waste such as old proteins and used up organelles and digests them using enzymes.
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