{"id":86526,"date":"2025-06-01T03:49:40","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T03:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=86526"},"modified":"2025-06-01T03:49:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T03:49:40","slug":"which-organelle-in-animal-cells-can-digest-foreign-materials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-organelle-in-animal-cells-can-digest-foreign-materials\/","title":{"rendered":"Which organelle in animal cells can digest foreign materials ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which organelle in animal cells can digest foreign materials ?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Endoplasmic reticulum&#8221; option2=&#8221;Lysosome&#8221; option3=&#8221;Golgi body&#8221; option4=&#8221;Mitochondria&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CDS-2 &#8211; 2024<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-cds-2-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-cds-2-2024\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nLysosomes are membrane-bound organelles found in animal cells containing hydrolytic enzymes. These enzymes are capable of breaking down various biological molecules, including waste materials, cellular debris, and foreign particles (like bacteria or viruses) that are taken into the cell through processes like phagocytosis. This digestive function helps in cellular waste removal, recycling, and defense against pathogens.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\n&#8211; Lysosomes contain powerful digestive enzymes.<br \/>\n&#8211; They are involved in phagocytosis (digestion of foreign particles) and autophagy (digestion of cellular components).<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nThe Endoplasmic Reticulum is involved in protein and lipid synthesis. Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids. Mitochondria are responsible for cellular respiration and energy production. 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