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What is the role of the lysosome in the disintegration of tails in tadpoles?

Answer 1

Disintegration of tadpole tail requires digestion of tail tissue, which is achieved by very high lysosomal enzymatic activity.

Large amounts of hydrolyzing and digesting enzymes are stored in lysosomes, which are small vacuole-shaped organelles with a single membrane bound to them. Lysosomes are formed from Golgi bodies.

Enzymes that are released into the cell to cause cell lysis are known as lysosomal enzymes, and they aid macrophagic cells in breaking down the dead cells they remove.

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Answer 2

Natalie Ahrens

The lysosome plays a crucial role in the disintegration of tadpole tails during metamorphosis. It contains enzymes that break down cellular structures, including the tail, allowing for its resorption and the redistribution of nutrients to other parts of the developing frog.

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