Here's why:
* Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles found in most animal cells, including white blood cells. They act as the "recycling center" or "garbage disposal" of the cell.
* Digestive enzymes within lysosomes break down waste materials, cellular debris, and engulfed pathogens (like bacteria or viruses).
* White blood cells use their lysosomes to fight infections and remove debris from the body. They engulf pathogens through a process called phagocytosis, then digest them using the enzymes in their lysosomes.
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