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If the pH in lysosomes is increased to alkaline, what will be the outcome?
- ALysosomal enzymes will be more active
- BHydrolytic enzymes will function more efficiently
- CHydrolytic enzymes will become inactive
- DLysosomal enzymes will be released into the cytoplasm
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Correct answer: C
Sol. Lysosomes contain hydrolytic enzymes which become active at acidic pH.
If pH in lysosomes is increased to alkaline or basic then hydrolytic enzymes will become inactive.
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