Question

A cell has a mutation that prevents it from breaking down unwanted proteins present in vesicles. Which cellular structure is most likely to be disrupted by this mutation?

Answer 1

The correct answer will be- lysosomes

Step-by-step explanation:

The proteins are formed in the endoplasmic reticulum of the cell which after secretion are destined to their usable sites. The unwanted proteins not used in the cells or the used proteins have to be destructed or degraded in the cell, function performed by an organelle called lysosomes.

The lysosomes is a double membrane organelle which contains acid hydrolases enzymes which have the ability to breakdown the macro-molecules.

According to the question, if mutation takes place in the organelle which breakdown the unwanted proteins, therefore, the organelle in the lysosomes and is the correct answer.