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If a cells lysosomes were damaged what would happen

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Answer: the cell would not be able to break down necessary nutrients

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The lysosomes are like the janitor of the cell. One way of remembering this is the similarity between the words lysosomes and Lysol. The cell wouldn't be able to keep itself clean.
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