Which of the Following Statements is Not True of the Lysosome

Question

Which of the following statements is not true of the lysosome?
A) It functions in intercellular digestion
B) Both ER and Golgi apparatus are involved in its formation
C) It is capable of degrading most biomolecules
D) It is involved in the packaging and secretion of cell products
E) It is involved in pathological conditions such as gout and rheumatoid arthritis

Accepted Answer

Lysosomes are involved in the degradation and recycling of cellular waste, damaged organelles, and pathogens. They are not directly involved in the packaging and secretion of cell products; this function is primarily associated with the Golgi apparatus.