Suppose that a patient is diagnosed with a new disease caused by the buildup of waste material in the body’s cells. Which organelle is most likely malfunctioning in the patient’s cells?

Lysosomes contain enzymes that break down cellular waste and other materials so they can be recycled or removed. If lysosomes malfunction, waste can build up inside cells. Therefore, the lysosome is the most likely malfunctioning organelle.

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