What is the function of lysosomes in an animal cell?

A lysosome is an organelle in an animal cell that contains enzymes to break down outside materials that enter the cell, as well as obsolete cell material. The lysosome acts as the digestive system for the cell, consuming proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. read more

Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles found in nearly all animal cells except for red blood cells. These structures are created by the cell itself with help from the Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum. read more

Lysosomes contain enzymes for compound breakdown. Often lysosomes fuse with phagosomes(contain substances from outside of the cell) in order to digest. read more