Which Organelle Contains Digestive Enzymes That Degrade a Variety of Macromolecules

Question

Which organelle contains digestive enzymes that degrade a variety of macromolecules?
A) chloroplast
B) endoplasmic reticulum
C) lysosome
D) mitochondrion

Accepted Answer

Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes, such as proteases, nucleases, and lipases, that break down macromolecules like proteins, DNA, and lipids. They also recycle cellular waste materials and remove damaged organelles through a process called autophagy.