Lysosomes Are Considered to Be Part of the Endomembrane System

question 51

Multiple Choice

Lysosomes are considered to be part of the endomembrane system because they ________.

• A) deposit end-products of digestion in the endoplasmic reticulum
• B) facilitate movement between stacks of the Golgi
• C) are formed from products synthesized by the endoplasmic reticulum and processed by the Golgi
• D) are composed largely of phospholipids

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Definitions:

Detritivore

An organism that feeds on and breaks down dead plant or animal matter, returning essential nutrients to the ecosystem.

Decomposer

Organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, that break down dead organisms and waste materials, recycling them into the ecosystem.

Realized Niche

The lifestyle that an organism actually pursues, including the resources that it actually uses. An organism’s realized niche is narrower than its fundamental niche because of interspecific competition. Compare with fundamental niche.

Trophic Level

Each sequential step of matter and energy in a food web, from producers to primary, secondary, or tertiary consumers; each organism is assigned to a trophic level based on its primary source of nourishment.