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Author Question: What is the function of this cell? (Read 703 times)

future617RT

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on: Oct 4, 2014
You are looking at a cell with the electron microscope and you notice the following characteristics: presence of many mitochondria and lysosomes; few, if any, Golgi apparatus; and many ribosomes. Which of the following is the most likely function of that cell?

-modification of protein
-DNA replication
-absorption of nutrients
-intracellular digestion
-secretion of lipids

Can you provide a short explanation? I cannot figure out the answer. I THINK it's intracellular digestion but I'm not sure.

Thank you!


Celeste

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Reply #1 on: Oct 5, 2014
Definitely this one: intracellular digestion.


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