Lysosomes Are the Principal Site of Cellular Digestion

question 14

Multiple Choice

Lysosomes are the principal site of cellular digestion. They …

• A) normally maintain a pH of about 2.0 to 2.5.
• B) contain F-type ATPases that pump protons into the organelles.
• C) contain heavily glycosylated membrane proteins.
• D) are homogeneous in size and shape.
• E) All of the above.

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