A lysosome engulfed a non-functional mitochondrion and the resultant entity is called
Question and options
A lysosome engulfed a non-functional mitochondrion and the resultant entity is called
- Primary lysosome
- Digestive vacuole
- Autophagosome
- Residual body
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Autophagosome
Engulfing a worn-out organelle such as a mitochondrion is autophagy; the vesicle formed is an autophagosome (fusing with a lysosome to form an autophagic vacuole). A residual body is what remains after digestion.
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