MCQ
Lysosomes are generally found in:
  • Animal cells
  • B
    Plant cells
  • C
    Both $A$ and $B$
  • D
    Bacterial cells

Answer

Correct option: A.
Animal cells
A lysosome is a type of membrane$-$bound eukaryotic organelle and thus, present in both animal and plant cells.
They have a single outer membrane consisting of a phospholipid bilayer and contain acid hydrolases which are enzymes capable of breaking down macromolecules, cell debris and foreign particles.
They are generally found in the cytoplasm of animal or animal$-$like cells.

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