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Question
Autophagy & apoptosis are functions of the: a. ribosomes b. lysosomes c. peroxisomes d. Golgi bodies
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Lysosomes are central to both autophagy and apoptosis. Autophagy ('self-eating') is the process where lysosomes digest the cell's own damaged or obsolete components. Apoptosis ('programmed cell death') can involve lysosomal enzymes in the controlled dismantling of the cell.
Hint
The 'suicidal bags' are involved in both recycling parts and in cell death.