Biology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What type of organelle is responsible for breaking down foreign materials and cellular wastes?

Lysosome
Mitochondria
Golgi apparatus
Chloroplast

The correct answer is: Lysosome

A lysosome is a type of organelle that is responsible for breaking down and recycling foreign materials and cellular wastes in the cell. This process, known as autophagy, is crucial for the proper functioning and maintenance of the cell. Option B, mitochondria, is incorrect because while it is responsible for producing energy for the cell, it is not directly involved in breaking down foreign materials or cellular wastes. Option C, Golgi apparatus, is incorrect because it is responsible for sorting and packaging proteins and lipids for transport within the cell, not for breaking down foreign materials or cellular wastes. Option D, chloroplast, is incorrect because it is only found in plant cells and is responsible for photosynthesis, not for breaking down foreign materials or cellular wastes.