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Are lysosomes in plant and animal cells?

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Lysosomes. A lysosome is a membrane-bound spherical vesicle which contains hydrolytic enzymes that can break down many kinds of biomolecules. It is involved in cell processes,like secretion, plasma membrane repair, cell signaling, and energy metabolism. Animal cells have clearly defined lysosomes. read more

Plant and animal cells have several differences and similarities. For example, animal cells do not have a cell wall or chloroplasts but plant cells do. Animal cells are mostly round and irregular in shape while plant cells have fixed, rectangular shapes. read more

Inside a cell, numerous organelles function to remove wastes. One of the key organelles involved in digestion and waste removal is the lyosomes. Lyosomes are organelles that contain digestive enzymes. read more

Lysosomes can be found in plant and animal cells but rarely found in a plant cell. read more

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