The Organelle That Serves as the Digestive System for the Cell

question 57

Multiple Choice

The organelle that serves as the digestive system for the cell is the ____.

• A)polysome
• B)endosome
• C)lysosome
• D)ribosome

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Definitions:

Iron-Sulfur World

A theory regarding the origin of life on Earth, suggesting that life began at hydrothermal vents, where iron and sulfur compounds provided the energy and catalytic surfaces for the synthesis of organic molecules.

Hydrothermal Vents

Fissures in the deep ocean floor that release hot water and inorganic compounds.

Organic Molecules

Chemical compounds that contain carbon and are found in all living organisms, essential for life.

Organic Polymers

Large molecules composed of repeated subunits (monomers) that are typically carbon-based, like proteins, nucleic acids, and plastics.