Question

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 acids

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This interesting question is from Eukaryotic Cells and it’s Organelles topic in portion Cell : The Unit of Life of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

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.