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What is the function of the lysosome in eukaryotic cells?
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What is the function of the lysosome in eukaryotic cells?

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Lysosomes are the organelles that contain enzymes used for digesting. So, they digest food particles, bacteria, and excess organelles. 
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Lysosomes break down materials such as lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins into molecules small enough so that the materials can be used by the rest of the cell.
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