Lysosomes and Peroxisomes: Structure, Function, and Clinical Significance

Question 1

Which of the following accurately compares the size, shape, and location of lysosomes and peroxisomes?

Accepted Answer

Lysosomes are larger and irregular in shape, while peroxisomes are smaller and mostly round. Both are found in the cytoplasm.

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Peroxisomes are larger and irregular in shape, while lysosomes are smaller and round. Both are found in the nucleus.

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Both lysosomes and peroxisomes are large and irregular in shape, and both are found in the mitochondria.

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Both lysosomes and peroxisomes are small and round, and both are found in the Golgi apparatus.

Question 2

Identify a primary function that is shared by both lysosomes and peroxisomes within cells:

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Lipid metabolism

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Protein synthesis

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Photosynthesis

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Hormone secretion

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the primary function of lysosomes?

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Cellular digestion

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Protein synthesis

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Lipid metabolism

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Cell signaling

Question 4

Which type of enzymes are specifically present in lysosomes?

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Hydrolytic enzymes

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Oxidoreductase enzymes

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Ligase enzymes

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Transferase enzymes

Question 5

What is the primary role of peroxisomes in detoxifying cells?

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Neutralizing reactive oxygen species

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Breaking down fatty acids

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Synthesizing lipids

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Degrading carbohydrates

Question 6

Which disease is linked to a deficiency of lysosomal enzymes?

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Tay-Sachs disease

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Cystic fibrosis

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Huntington's disease

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Parkinson's disease

Question 7

Which molecule serves as a precursor for the synthesis of bile acids by peroxisomes?

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Cholesterol

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Glycine

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Glucose

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Amino acids

Question 8

What is the key difference between lysosomes and vacuoles?

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Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes but vacuoles do not.

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Lysosomes are smaller and less numerous.

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Lysosomes are membrane-bound but vacuoles are not.

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Vacuoles are involved in cellular digestion while lysosomes are not.

Question 9

How do peroxisomes contribute to the production of myelin?

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They produce the fatty acids necessary for myelin formation.

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They provide the precursors for the synthesis of myelin proteins.

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They degrade myelin sheath components during neuron development.

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They transport myelin components to their destination in the neuron.

Question 10

Which enzyme is not present within lysosomes?

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Polymerase

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Protease

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Lipase

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Nuclease

Question 11

What is the primary role of peroxisomes in cells?

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Detoxification of reactive oxygen species

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Cellular digestion

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Lipid synthesis

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Regulation of cell cycle

Question 12

Which of the following diseases is caused by a deficiency of lysosomal enzymes?

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Tay-Sachs disease

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Cystic fibrosis

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Huntington's disease

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Alzheimer's disease

Question 13

Which structure separates the lysosomal lumen from the cytoplasm?

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Lysosomal membrane

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Mitochondrial matrix

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Nuclear envelope

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Plasma membrane

Question 14

Which characteristic is typically associated with peroxisomal disorders?

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Accumulation of lipids

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Abnormal cell proliferation

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Neuronal degeneration

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Impaired immune function

Question 15

What is the primary function of the lysosomal membrane in maintaining cellular homeostasis?

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Prevents leakage of enzymes

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Facilitates nutrient uptake

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Regulates pH

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Controls cellular respiration

Question 16

What is the significance of autophagy in relation to lysosomal function?

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Delivers damaged organelles to lysosomes

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Regulates cellular metabolism

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Maintains cell size

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Promotes cell growth

Question 17

What is the relationship between peroxisomes and mitochondria?

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Mitochondria produce reactive oxygen species that are detoxified by peroxisomes

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Peroxisomes produce reactive oxygen species that are detoxified by mitochondria

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Peroxisomes and mitochondria are independent organelles

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Peroxisomes are derived from mitochondria

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of lysosomes?

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Synthesis of new proteins

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Cellular digestion

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Cellular recycling

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Detoxification

Question 19

Which type of macromolecule is most commonly broken down by lysosomes?

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Proteins

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Carbohydrates

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Lipids

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Nucleic acids

Question 20

Which organelle is responsible for producing and modifying lysosomes?

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Golgi apparatus

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Mitochondria

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Nucleus

Question 21

Which of the following enzymes is primarily responsible for breaking down fats and phospholipids in lysosomes?

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Lipases

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Proteases

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Nucleases

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Carbohydrases

Question 22

What is the primary role of catalase in peroxisomes?

Accepted Answer

Detoxifying hydrogen peroxide

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Breaking down fatty acids

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Synthesizing proteins

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Transporting substances across membranes

Question 23

Revised: What is the primary function of lysosomes?

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Revised: Digestion of cellular waste and foreign material

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Revised: Detoxification of harmful substances

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Removed: Energy storage

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Removed: Protein synthesis

Question 24

Revised: Which enzyme is primarily responsible for breaking down materials within lysosomes?

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Revised: Hydrolases

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Revised: Catalase

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Removed: Polymerase

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Removed: Kinase

Question 25

Revised: What is the primary role of peroxisomes in red blood cells?

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Revised: Degrades hydrogen peroxide

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Removed: Produces glucose for energy

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Removed: Stores hemoglobin

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Removed: Synthesizes proteins

Question 26

Revised: Which of the following conditions is caused by a deficiency in lysosomal enzymes?

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Revised: Tay-Sachs disease

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Removed: Cystic fibrosis

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Removed: Huntington's disease

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Removed: Multiple sclerosis

Question 27

Revised: How do lysosomes maintain their acidic internal environment?

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Revised: Active transport of protons into the lysosomal lumen

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Removed: Passive diffusion of protons from the cytoplasm

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Removed: Breakdown of ATP by lysosomal enzymes

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Removed: Efflux of hydroxide ions from the lysosome

Question 28

Revised: Which molecule is commonly found in the lumen of peroxisomes?

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Revised: Coenzyme A

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Removed: NADH

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Removed: FADH2

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Removed: Glucose-6-phosphate

Question 29

Revised: Which of the following is an inherited disorder associated with peroxisomes?

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Revised: Zellweger syndrome

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Removed: Down syndrome

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Removed: Sickle cell anemia

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Removed: Phenylketonuria

Question 30

Revised: How do lysosomes contribute to the immune defense of the cell?

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Revised: Engulfing and digesting foreign particles

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Removed: Producing antibodies

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Removed: Activating the complement system

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Removed: Releasing cytokines

Question 31

Lysosomes maintain a pH gradient across their membrane. How does this gradient contribute to lysosomal function?

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Enhances lysosomal enzyme activity

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Protects the cell from lysosomal enzymes

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Facilitates the fusion of lysosomes with other organelles

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Increases the permeability of the lysosomal membrane

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of lysosomes?

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Protein synthesis

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Detoxification of harmful substances

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Phagocytosis of foreign particles

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Digestion of cellular components

Question 33

What is the name of the enzyme primarily responsible for breaking down lipids in peroxisomes?

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Lipase

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Amylase

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Catalase

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Protease

Question 34

What is the primary function of the peroxisomal membrane?

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To separate the peroxisomal matrix from the surrounding cytoplasm

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To synthesize proteins

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To digest carbohydrates

Question 35

Which of the following diseases is primarily caused by an inherited deficiency of lysosomal enzymes?

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Tay-Sachs disease

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Hemophilia

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Cystic fibrosis

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Sickle cell anemia

Question 36

What is the primary function of peroxisomes in the liver cells?

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Detoxification of alcohol and drugs

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Synthesis of lipids

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Digestion of proteins

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Storage of glycogen

Question 37

Which of the following processes does NOT occur within lysosomes?

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Glycolysis

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Lipophagy (lipolysis)

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Autolysis

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Proteolysis

Question 38

What is the significance of the acidic pH of lysosomes?

Accepted Answer

It is essential for the optimal activity of lysosomal enzymes

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It prevents leakage of lysosomal contents

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It neutralizes ingested material

Question 39

Which of the following is a characteristic of peroxisomal disorders?

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Accumulation of lipids in multiple tissues and organs

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Increased levels of glucose in the blood

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Impaired blood clotting

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Deficiency of red blood cells

Question 40

How are lysosomes involved in autophagy?

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Lysosomes fuse with autophagosomes, facilitating the degradation of cellular components targeted for recycling

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Lysosomes produce the proteins involved in the formation of autophagosomes

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Autophagy occurs exclusively within lysosomes