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1. Introduction to Microbiology3h 22m
2. Disproving Spontaneous Generation1h 18m
3. Chemical Principles of Microbiology3h 38m
4. Water1h 28m
5. Molecules of Microbiology2h 23m
6. Cell Membrane & Transport3h 28m
7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions5h 52m
8. Eukaryotic Cell Structures & Functions2h 18m
9. Microscopes2h 46m
10. Dynamics of Microbial Growth4h 36m
11. Controlling Microbial Growth4h 10m
12. Microbial Metabolism5h 16m
13. Photosynthesis2h 31m
14. DNA Replication2h 25m
15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation7h 14m
16. Microbial Genetics4h 44m
17. Biotechnology3h 0m
18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions4h 56m
19. Innate Immunity7h 15m
20. Adaptive Immunity7h 14m
21. Principles of Disease6h 57m

8. Eukaryotic Cell Structures & Functions

Endomembrane System: Digestive Organelles

Microbiology

8. Eukaryotic Cell Structures & Functions

Endomembrane System: Digestive Organelles

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Hydrolytic enzymes must be segregated and packaged to prevent general destruction of cellular components. In animal cells, which of the following organelles contains these hydrolytic enzymes?

Rough ER.

Central vacuole.

Smooth ER.

Lysosomes.

Golgi apparatus.

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Understand the role of hydrolytic enzymes: These enzymes are responsible for breaking down biomolecules and are crucial for cellular digestion and waste processing.

Identify the organelle responsible for containing and segregating hydrolytic enzymes: In animal cells, lysosomes are specialized organelles that contain these enzymes.

Recognize the function of lysosomes: Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles that contain a variety of hydrolytic enzymes used to digest macromolecules, old cell parts, and microorganisms.

Consider the importance of segregation: The membrane of the lysosome ensures that the enzymes do not damage other cellular components by keeping them contained until needed.

Review the options provided: Among the options (Rough ER, Central vacuole, Smooth ER, Golgi apparatus), lysosomes are the correct organelles that contain hydrolytic enzymes in animal cells.