MASTERING A&P PLUS WITH ETEXT

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Author: Marieb

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Identify the function of lysosomes.

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MASTERING A&P PLUS WITH ETEXT

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Identify the function of lysosomes.

Solution Summary: The author explains that lysosomes are the cell organelles, which are found only in the animal cell.

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