The cell organelles that contain enzymes to digest ingested pathogens are the:
A)ribosomes
B)mitochondria
C)lysosomes
D)endoplasmic reticulum

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Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles that contain hydrolytic enzymes which can break down and digest ingested pathogens, as well as other non-functional organelles and molecules within the cell. Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis, mitochondria for energy production, and the endoplasmic reticulum for protein and lipid synthesis and transport.

The Cell Organelles That Contain Enzymes to Digest Ingested Pathogens