A cellular organelle, involved in intracellular digestion, that contains hydrolytic enzymes.
Membrane-bounded cytoplasmic organelle containing a variety of hydrolytic enzymes that can be released into a phagosome or to the exterior. Release of lysosomal enzymes in a dead cell leads to autolysis (and is the reason for hanging game, to 'tenderise' the muscle), but it is misleading to refer to lysosomes as "suicide bags", since this is certainly not their normal function. Part of the GERL complex or trans-Golgi network. Secondary lysosomes are phagocytic vesicles with which primary lysosomes have fused. They often contain undigested material.
contain enzymes that break down many chemicals into their component parts.
Cytoplasmic organelles containing enzymes used in autophagy and phagocytosis.
the digestive plants of food for the cell, changes shape from task to task
Small spherical organelles that contain digestive enzymes to break down many molecules (similar to the digestive system in the body).
Special membranous structures in the cell containing hydrolytic enzymes to digest proteins, DNA, RNA etc. See diagram on Cell.
Intracellular vesicles containing stored enzymes/adhesion molecules/toxic molecules depending on the cell type.