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  • Lysosomes: Organelles Found Only in Eukaryotic Cells
    Lysosomes are not a prokaryotic or eukaryotic cell. They are organelles, which are structures found *inside* eukaryotic cells.

    Here's the breakdown:

    * Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. They are much simpler in structure than eukaryotic cells.

    * Eukaryotes are organisms whose cells have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. These include plants, animals, fungi, and protists.

    * Organelles are specialized structures within eukaryotic cells that carry out specific functions.

    Lysosomes are specifically responsible for breaking down waste materials and cellular debris within eukaryotic cells.

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