"The Role of Lysosomes: Your Cell’s Internal Waste Management System" A lysosome is a small, membrane-bound organelles found in animal cells that acts as the cell's digestive system as these organelles are filled with digestive enzymes that help degrade various biomolecules . Often referred to as the cell's "clean-up crew," or "garbage disposal" because it contains enzymes responsible for breaking down waste materials, cellular debris, and foreign substance in maintaining the cell’s health . , making them an essential part of the cell's maintenance system. Structure of Lysosome: Shape : Lysosomes are typically spherical in shape but can vary slightly depending on the cell type and activity. Size : They are small organelles, usually ranging from 0.1 to 1.2 micrometers in diameter. Membrane : Each lysosome is surrounded by a single phospholipid bilayer membrane , which helps protect the rest of the cell from the digestive enzy...