Which organelle contains hydrolytic enzymes that function best at an acidic pH to digest macromolecules?
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Correct answer: Lysosome
Lysosomes are membrane-bound sacs containing acid hydrolases. They maintain an internal pH of approximately 5.0 to break down waste materials, cellular debris, and foreign pathogens.
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