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Lysosomes

Definition:

A lysosome is a membrane-bound organelle found in eukaryotic animal cells. It contains hydrolytic enzymes that help in breaking down waste materials and cellular debris.

Senses:

1. Noun (Plural: lysosomes)

a) A cellular organelle responsible for the digestion and recycling of cellular waste.

b) It plays a vital role in maintaining cell homeostasis and protecting against pathogens.

c) Lysosomes are commonly found in animal cells, but they are rarer in plant cells.

2. Verb (Present Participle: lysosomizing)

a) The act of breaking down waste materials or cellular debris within the lysosomes.

b) The cell is actively lysosomizing the foreign substances to eliminate any potential threat.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. During autophagy, lysosomes fuse with the autophagosome to degrade the contents.
2. Certain diseases, such as lysosomal storage disorders, result from dysfunctional lysosomes.
3. Researchers have discovered a new protein involved in maintaining lysosome function.

Verb:

1. The digestive enzymes are lysosomizing the bacteria ingested by the macrophages.
2. Under certain conditions, cells can begin lysosomizing their own organelles for energy.
3. To study lysosomizing processes, scientists have developed specific fluorescent markers.

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