A key function of lysosomes is to
A) move vesicles from the soma to the axon terminal.
B) produce proteins.
C) degrade surplus cellular materials.
D) provide energy to the neuron.
E) transport vesicles within the neuron.

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Lysosomes contain enzymes that break down and degrade surplus cellular materials such as old organelles, viruses, and bacteria. This process is known as autophagy and plays a critical role in maintaining overall cellular health.

A Key Function of Lysosomes Is to