Applied Cell BiologyHardQuestion 8050
Question
If the hydrolytic enzymes of lysosomes spill widely into the cytoplasm, the most likely result is:
- ASelf-digestion of cell componentsCorrect
- BInstant cell wall formation
- CDirect DNA replication
- DConversion of chromoplasts to chloroplasts
Correct answer
Self-digestion of cell components
Explanation
Lysosomal enzymes can digest cellular material, which is why lysosomes are associated with intracellular digestion.