The relative abundance of a specific organelle is often predictable when cell function is considered; for example,more lysosomes than those found in an average cell could be expected to be found in
A) photosynthetic cells of a leaf.
B) brain cells that produce large amounts of proteins to send signals to other cells.
C) acid- and enzyme-producing cells that line your stomach.
D) cells that roam around your body engulfing and consuming bacteria.

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Cells that engulf and consume bacteria, such as macrophages, have more lysosomes to digest the engulfed material.

The Relative Abundance of a Specific Organelle Is Often Predictable