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Which of these statements is false regarding lysosomes?(a) They are bound by a single membrane(b) They contain hydrolytic enzymes(c) Lysosomal enzymes are active at a basic pH(d) They can digest nucleic acidsI have been asked this question during an interview.This interesting question is from Eukaryotic Cells and it’s Organelles topic in portion Cell : The Unit of Life of Biology – Class 11

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Correct option is (c) LYSOSOMAL enzymes are active at a basic pH

The explanation is: Lysosomes are bound by a single MEMBRANE. The CONTAIN hydrolytic enzymes which are active at an acidic pH and digest SUBSTANCES such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids, by hydrolysis.



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