Why do lysosomes contain digestive enzymes?

Lysosomes needs to break down the variety of biomolecules engulfed by the cell, including peptides, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. read more

The lysosome is a specialized vacuole that contains digestive enzymes that break down old organelles, cells or cellular components during certain developmental stages, and particulate matter that is ingested in species that can engulf food. read more

Answer a.The enzymes will recognize and digest only foreign matter. b.The enzymes are inactive until secreted from the cell. read more