Which of the following statements would be true about lysosomes that lack mannose-6-phosphate receptors?
A)They receive "modified" enzymes,so are unable to break down carbohydrates.
B)They do not receive enzyme shipments from the Golgi apparatus.
C)They have unstable membranes.
D)They stick to transport vesicles and impede the transfer of enzymes.

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Mannose-6-phosphate receptors are necessary for the packaging and transport of lysosomal enzymes from the Golgi apparatus to the lysosomes. Therefore, if lysosomes lack these receptors, they would not receive enzyme shipments from the Golgi apparatus. The other answer choices are not correct as lysosomes that lack mannose-6-phosphate receptors would still be able to break down carbohydrates, have stable membranes, and not impede the transfer of enzymes.

Which of the Following Statements Would Be True About Lysosomes