Problem: What is the function of the lysosome? What is the majority of its membrane proteins doing?

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The function of the lysosomes are the following: 

  • Intracellular digestion: The word lysosome is derived from (lyso lytic or digestive; and soma body) thus helping in digestion. It digests cells and all other parts of it.
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What is the function of the lysosome? What is the majority of its membrane proteins doing?

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