What organelle is responsible for breaking things down and digesting
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This could be food particles, old cell components, or even invading bacteria or viruses. The organelle responsible for this process is the lysosome. Lysosomes are small, membrane-bound organelles that contain digestive enzymes. These enzymes can break down a Show more…
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