When a Cell Is Deprived of Oxygen, Its Lysosomes Tend

question 83

Multiple Choice

When a cell is deprived of oxygen, its lysosomes tend to burst and release their contents into the cell. As a result of this, that cell will

• A)recycle damaged organelles.
• B)undergo cell division.
• C)produce replacement lysosomes.
• D)undergo self-digestion and die.

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