Where Is the Lysosome Found?

Lysosomes (lysosome: from the Greek: lysis; loosen and soma; body) are found in nearly all animal and plant cells. In plant cells vacuoles can carry out lysosomal functions. Lysosomes appear initially as spherical bodies about 50-70nm in diameter and are bounded by a single membrane.

Where is the location of the lysosome?

Lysosomes are found in all animal cells, but are rarely found within plant cells due to the tough cell wall surrounding a plant cell that keeps out foreign substances.

Where is the lysosome located and what is its function?

They are located in the cytosol of the cells, floating freely within the cells outside the nucleus. They have a simple structure made up of an outer lysosomal membrane surrounding an acidic interior fluid. Lysosomes are like small cell stomachs: they digest waste and superfluous cell fragments.

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