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  1. Lysosome - Wikipedia

    With an acidic lumen limited by a single-bilayer lipid membrane, the lysosome holds an environment isolated from the rest of the cell. The lower pH creates optimal conditions for the over 60 different …

  2. Lysosome | Description, Formation, & Function | Britannica

    Dec 16, 2025 · Lysosome, subcellular organelle that is found in nearly all types of eukaryotic cells and that is responsible for the digestion of macromolecules, old cell parts, and microorganisms.

  3. Lysosome - Structure, Function, and Importance

    Oct 15, 2025 · What Is a Lysosome? A lysosome is a membrane-bound organelle that acts as the digestive compartment of the cell. It contains hydrolytic enzymes that break down biological polymers …

  4. Lysosome: Definition, Structure, and Function - Biology Insights

    Jul 19, 2025 · One such organelle is the lysosome, a small, spherical vesicle that functions as the cell’s internal recycling and waste disposal system. These membrane-bound sacs are filled with enzymes …

  5. Lysosome - National Human Genome Research Institute

    2 days ago · A lysosome is a membrane-bound cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes. Lysosomes are involved with various cell processes. They break down excess or worn-out cell parts. …

  6. Lysosomal Biology and Function: Modern View of Cellular ...

    Molecular events in lysosome biogenesis. Maturation; this model of lysosome biogenesis describes the formation of EVs (endocytic vesicles) from the plasma membrane and their progressive maturation to …

  7. 4.8B: Lysosomes - Biology LibreTexts

    lysosome: An organelle found in all types of animal cells which contains a large range of digestive enzymes capable of splitting most biological macromolecules.

  8. Lysosomes - GeeksforGeeks

    Dec 19, 2025 · A lysosome is a membrane-bound organelle present in cells. Lysosomes are often referred to as the "garbage disposal" or "suicidal bag" of the cell because their primary function is to …

  9. What are Lysosomes? Definition, Types, Structure & Functions ...

    Lysosomes can be defined as the structures that are enclosed by a compartmental membrane and comprise a number of hydrolytic enzymes in its intercellular space. This post describes the definition, …

  10. The lysosome as a cellular centre for signalling, metabolism ...

    Jan 2, 2019 · In this Review, Lawrence and Zoncu discuss the central role of the lysosome in cellular metabolism, including in macromolecular catabolism and nutrient recycling, and organelle crosstalk.