How does a cell rid itself of defective or malfunctioning organelles?
A) Lysosomes assist in the removal of defective organelles by digesting them.
B) Defective organelles accumulate until the cell itself dies.
C) The organelles are exported by phagocytosis.
D) Ribosomes remove malfunctioning organelles by degrading the parts.
E) The organelles are engulfed by plastids and stored.

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Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes that break down defective or malfunctioning organelles, a process essential for cellular health and maintenance.

How Does a Cell Rid Itself of Defective or Malfunctioning