| In This Section: Organelles Glycogen
Index of Sections |
Cytoplasmic OrganellesLysosomes |
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| Lysosomes are autophagic
vacuoles that are present in many cell types. Primary
lysosomes are electron dense granules with a size range
of 0.25 to 0.5 micrometers. They are easily confused with
neurosecretory granules. Fusion of the primary lysosome
with either phagocytosed material or intracellular
substances produces the secondary lysosomes (L). The
lysosomes have a heterogeneous morphology and contain
vacuoles or lipid. Lysosomes are prominent in the following conditions or tumors:
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